Pesas (en. Weights)

peˈsas

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
Things used as weights or measures in exercises.
I use weights in my workouts.
Gumagamit ako ng mga pesas sa aking mga workout.
Amount of weight or part of something applied to an object.
Weights help in building muscles.
Ang mga pesas ay tumutulong sa pagbuo ng kalamnan.
An instrument used for training and exercise in athletes.
He trains with heavy weights for his specific sport.
Nagsasanay siya ng mabibigat na pesas para sa kanyang partikular na isport.

Etymology

Spanish: 'pesas' meaning weight or load.

Common Phrases and Expressions

lift weights
perform exercises using weights
magbuhat ng pesas

Related Words

lifting
The act of lifting weights for training or fitness.
pagbubuhat
exercise
Physical activity aimed at improving health.
ehersisyo

Slang Meanings

making an excuse or reason not to work out
There are so many excuses at the gym, it's like they can't even lift weights.
Ang daming prehas sa gym, parang di na makapag-pesas.
lifting weights or gym equipment
I just lifted weights, I'm feeling strong now!
Kaka-pesas ko lang, feeling strong na ako!
to work hard or diligently
It's like she's working out hard at her job every day!
Parang nagpe-pesas na siya sa trabaho araw-araw!