pesar

Senses

1. 1.

   to weigh

   to measure the weight of something or to have a certain weight

2. 2.

   to weigh (on)

   to burden or affect emotionally; to cause regret or sorrow

3. 3.

   to weigh (in on)

   to consider or ponder carefully before making a decision

Examples

• "Preciso pesar essas maçãs antes de comprar."

  I need to weigh these apples before buying them.

• "A decisão que tomei ontem ainda pesa na minha consciência."

  The decision I made yesterday still weighs on my conscience.

• "Ele pesa mais de 90 quilos."

  He weighs more than 90 kilos.

Usage

Common verb with both literal (physical weight) and figurative (emotional burden) uses. Often appears in the expression "pesar na consciência" (to weigh on one's conscience). The noun form is "peso" (weight). Also used in "a pesar de" or more commonly "apesar de" (despite).