The Imperative Mood (Affirmative Commands) of pesar is used to give direct orders or instructions related to weighing something, for example Pesa la fruta antes de comprarla. (Weigh the fruit before buying it.)

Pesar is a regular -ar verb, so its Imperative Mood conjugations follow the typical pattern for this verb type.

Conjugations

Conjugations of Pesar (to weigh) in the Imperative Mood (Affirmative Commands) tense (Latin American Spanish):

Pesar generally means to weigh or to feel regret, but has several different meanings in the Imperative Mood (Affirmative Commands), some of which might surprise you.

To weigh: This is the most common meaning, referring to measuring the weight of something. For example, Pesa esas manzanas. (Weigh those apples.)

To regret: It can also mean to feel regret or remorse over something. For example, Pesa lo que hiciste. (Regret what you did.)

To bother or annoy (colloquial): In some Latin American vernacular, it can mean to bother or annoy someone in an imperative sense. For example, ¡No me peses! (Don’t bother me!)

To consider carefully (idiomatic): In an idiomatic usage, it can mean to carefully consider or ponder something. For example, Pesa bien tus opciones antes de decidir. (Carefully consider your options before deciding.)

Examples

Examples of Pesar in the Imperative Mood (Affirmative Commands)

¡Pesa la maleta antes de ir al aeropuerto! (Weigh the suitcase before going to the airport!)

Por favor, pese los ingredientes con cuidado. (Please weigh the ingredients carefully.)

Mamá, pesemos las frutas para hacer la ensalada. (Mom, let’s weigh the fruits to make the salad.)

Amigos, pesen sus maletas para evitar cargos extras. (Friends, weigh your bags to avoid extra charges.)

Oye, pesa este paquete para ver si puedo enviarlo por correo. (Hey, weigh this package to see if I can mail it.)

En el gimnasio, pésate cada semana para monitorear tu progreso. (At the gym, weigh yourself every week to monitor your progress.)

Antes de comprar, pesa las opciones cuidadosamente. (Before buying, weigh the options carefully.)

Señor, pese su equipaje de mano para cumplir con las regulaciones. (Sir, weigh your carry-on luggage to comply with regulations.)

Chicos, pesemos las pesas para asegurarnos de levantar la cantidad correcta. (Guys, let’s weigh the weights to make sure we lift the right amount.)

Compañeros, pesen los pros y los contras antes de tomar una decisión. (Colleagues, weigh the pros and cons before making a decision.)

¿Puedes pesar esta carta para saber cuánto cuesta enviarla? (Can you weigh this letter to know how much it costs to send it?)

Antes de empacar, pesa tu maleta para evitar cargos extras en el aeropuerto. (Before packing, weigh your suitcase to avoid extra charges at the airport.)

En la panadería, pesen la masa con precisión para obtener los mejores resultados. (At the bakery, weigh the dough precisely for the best results.)

Para cocinar de manera saludable, pesa las porciones de alimentos. (To cook healthily, weigh the food portions.)

Equipo, pesemos nuestras opciones antes de tomar una decisión importante. (Team, let’s weigh our options before making an important decision.)

Conjugations with English Translations

Conjugations of Pesar (to weigh) in the Imperative Mood (Affirmative Commands) tense (Latin American Spanish) with English Translations:

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Synonyms

The Imperative mood is also known as the Command Form, Affirmative Command Mood, or Direct Command Form in English, and as Modo Imperativo, Imperativo Afirmativo, Mandatos Afirmativos, or Forma de Mandato in Spanish.