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peso
-weight
See the entry forpeso.
peso
-I weigh
Presentyoconjugation ofpesar.
Preteriteél/ella/ustedconjugation ofpesar.

peso

el peso(
peh
-
soh
)
A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., el hombre guapo, el sol amarillo).
masculine noun
a. weight
El peso de un elefante puede alcanzar 8,000 libras.The weight of an elephant can reach 8,000 pounds.
a. weight
El prisionero cargaba con el peso de sus delitos para toda la vida.The prisoner carried the weight of his crimes for the rest of his life.
b. burden
Ya no pudo más con el peso de continuar el legado de su padre.He couldn't handle the burden of carrying on his father's legacy anymore.
a. weight
La opinión del gobernador tiene mucho peso entre los votantes.The governor's opinion carries too much weight among voters.
4. (currency)
Regionalism used in Cuba
(Cuba)
Regionalism used in the Dominican Republic
(Dominican Republic)
Regionalism used in Mexico
(Mexico)
Regionalism used in South America: Argentina, Bolivia, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, Paraguay, Peru, Uruguay, and Venezuela
(South America)
a. peso
Dos tacos y una cerveza cuestan 50 pesos.Two tacos and a beer costs 50 pesos.
5. (currency)
Regionalism used in Puerto Rico
(Puerto Rico)
a. dollar
Necesito pesos para comprarme esos tenis.I need dollars to buy myself those sneakers.
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