Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
pesar
Verb
/ˈpe.saʁ/
Definition
To weigh or to feel; to be sad or to regret.
Examples
- Eu preciso pesar as frutas na balança. (I need to weigh the fruits on the scale.)
- A perda dela me fez pesar muito. (Her loss made me feel very sad.)
Meaning
In Portuguese, ‘pesar’ can refer to the physical act of weighing something, as well as emotionally feeling heavy or sad. It is often used in the context of expressing grief or sorrow.
Synonyms
- lamentar (to lament)
- sofrer (to suffer)
- pensar (to think)