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    Pese (en. Despite)

    /ˈpese/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Difficulty or resistance in something.
    Despite the difficulties, they managed to complete the project.
    Pese a las dificultades, lograron completar el proyecto.
    verb
    Indicates an action of weighing or considering in relation to an event.
    No matter what happens, despite everything I will keep moving forward.
    No importa lo que pase, pese a todo seguiré adelante.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'pesa', which means 'to weigh or to weigh something'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    despite the fact that
    Indicates an adversity that does not prevent the achievement of something.
    pese a que
    despite everything
    Even if there are difficulties or adverse circumstances.
    pese a todo
    despite the criticism
    Even if there have been negative comments.
    pese a las críticas

    Related Words

    weight
    Action of measuring the weight of an object.
    pesa
    to weigh
    Action of evaluating the importance of something.
    pesar
    heavy
    That has much weight or is difficult to bear.
    pesado

    Slang Meanings

    It is used to indicate resistance to something.
    Despite the party, I decided to stay and study.
    Pese a la fiesta, decidí quedarme a estudiar.
    It is used to express annoyance.
    Despite my fatigue, I went to the gym.
    Pese a mi cansancio, fui al gimnasio.