What does pesar in Spanish mean?

What is the meaning of the word pesar in Spanish? The article explains the full meaning, pronunciation along with bilingual examples and instructions on how to use pesar in Spanish.

The word pesar in Spanish means weigh, weigh, regret, influence, regret, weigh, in spite of, in spite of, despite, still, despite everything, even though, in spite of everything, despite everything, in spite of yourself, despite yourself, regretfully, with regret, with great regret, weigh on, much to my regret, weigh a ton, weigh heavily, regret doing , regret having done, have the misfortune of doing. To learn more, please see the details below.

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Meaning of the word pesar

weigh

verbo transitivo (algo, alguien)

(transitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat.")
Pesa la bolsa de manzanas en la báscula.
Weigh the sack of apples on the scale.

weigh

verbo transitivo (masa determinada)

(transitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat.")
¿Cuántas toneladas pesa la carga?
How many tons does the load weigh?

regret

verbo intransitivo (arrepentirse)

(transitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat.")
Haber dejado el trabajo te pesará siempre.
You will always regret quitting that job.

influence

verbo intransitivo (tener influencia)

(transitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat.")
La opinión de mi padre pesa mucho en todas mis decisiones.
My father's opinion influences all my decisions a great deal.

regret

nombre masculino (pena) (sadness)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)
Con gran pesar por su parte tuvo que irse a trabajar al extranjero.
With great regret on her part, she had to go to work abroad.

weigh

verbo pronominal (chequear su peso)

(transitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat.")
La última vez que me pesé, había aumentado tres kilos.
The last time that I weighed myself, I had gained three kilos.

in spite of

locución preposicional (contra su voluntad)

(conjunction: Connects words, clauses, and sentences--for example, "and," "but," "because," "in order that.")
A pesar de mi padre, tuvimos que vender su colección de autos antiguos.
In spite of my father, we had to sell his collection of old cars.

in spite of, despite

locución conjuntiva (aun así)

(conjunction: Connects words, clauses, and sentences--for example, "and," "but," "because," "in order that.")
Lina siempre está sonriendo, a pesar de los problemas.
Lina is always smiling, in spite of problems.

still

locución adverbial (no obstante)

(adverb: Describes a verb, adjective, adverb, or clause--for example, "come quickly," "very rare," "happening now," "fall down.")
Hemos tenido muchas dificultades a lo largo del proyecto; a pesar de ello, confiamos en que obtendremos buenos resultados.
We have had a lot of difficulties throughout the project. Nevertheless, we trust that we will have good results.

despite everything

expresión (a pesar de todo)

(conjunction: Connects words, clauses, and sentences--for example, "and," "but," "because," "in order that.")
A pesar de los pesares, creo que Grecia saldrá de la crisis pronto.
Despite everything, I think Greece will recover from the crisis soon.

even though

locución conjuntiva (pese a que, aunque)

(conjunction: Connects words, clauses, and sentences--for example, "and," "but," "because," "in order that.")
A pesar de que odia madrugar, Pedro se levanta a las 5 de la mañana todos los días.
Even though he is not a morning person, he gets up early every day.

in spite of everything, despite everything

locución adverbial (aun así)

(conjunction: Connects words, clauses, and sentences--for example, "and," "but," "because," "in order that.")
A pesar de todo, Carlos es un hombre feliz y está satisfecho con su vida.
In spite of everything, Carlos is a happy man and is satisfied with his life.

in spite of yourself, despite yourself

locución adverbial (a pesar de lamentarlo)

(expression: Prepositional phrase, adverbial phrase, or other phrase or expression--for example, "behind the times," "on your own.")
Decidió juntarse con su ex novio, aun a su pesar.
She decided to get back with her ex, despite herself.

regretfully, with regret, with great regret

locución adverbial (con tristeza, dolor)

(adverb: Describes a verb, adjective, adverb, or clause--for example, "come quickly," "very rare," "happening now," "fall down.")
Se despidieron con mucho pesar, como si fuera la última vez.

weigh on

(apesadumbrar)

(verbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end.")
La crisis económica da pesar a todo el pueblo.
The economic crisis is weighing on the whole population.

much to my regret

expresión (sintiéndolo mucho) (formal)

(expression: Prepositional phrase, adverbial phrase, or other phrase or expression--for example, "behind the times," "on your own.")
Muy a mi pesar, castigué a mi hijo.
Much to my regret, I punished my son.

weigh a ton

locución verbal (ES, coloquial (ser muy pesado)

(verbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end.")
¡Uf, esto pesa como un costal! ¿Qué has metido en la maleta? ¿Piedras?
This suitcase weighs a ton. Did you pack rocks in here?

weigh heavily

locución verbal (gran peso)

La muerte de su madre pesa como una losa en su ánimo.

regret doing , regret having done

locución verbal (hacer algo no deseado)

(verbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end.")
Tenía el pesar de mendigar para vivir.

have the misfortune of doing

locución verbal (dar mala noticia)

(verbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end.")
Tuve el pesar de comunicar el cierre de la empresa.

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