The Present Tense of pesar is used to express actions happening now or facts that are currently true. For example, El paquete pesa mucho. (The package weighs a lot.)

Pesar is a regular -ar verb, which means its conjugations follow the typical pattern for verbs ending in -ar in the present tense.

Conjugations

Conjugations of Pesar (to weigh) in the Present Tense tense (Latin American Spanish):

Pesar generally means to weigh or to feel regret, but has several different meanings in the Present Tense, some of which might surprise you.

To weigh: This is the most literal meaning, referring to measuring the weight of something. For example, El paquete pesa dos kilos. (The package weighs two kilos.)

To feel regret: It can also mean to feel sorry or regretful about something. For example, Me pesa haber dicho esas palabras. (I regret having said those words.)

To be a burden: In a figurative sense, it can mean that something is a burden or a hassle. For example, Me pesa tener que hacer tanto trabajo. (It’s a burden for me to have to do so much work.)

To be annoying (colloquial): In some colloquial contexts, it can mean that someone or something is annoying or bothersome. For example, Me pesa tu actitud. (Your attitude is annoying me.)

To be heavy (colloquial): In a more informal or slang usage, it can refer to something being heavy or difficult. For example, Esta tarea me pesa mucho. (This task is really difficult for me.)

Examples

Examples of Pesar in the Present Tense

Cada mañana peso las frutas antes de prepararlas para el desayuno. (Every morning I weigh the fruits before preparing them for breakfast.)

Tú pesas demasiado en tu maleta para viajar con equipaje de mano. (You pack too much in your suitcase to travel with a carry-on.)

Ella pesa sus opciones cuidadosamente antes de tomar una decisión importante. (She weighs her options carefully before making an important decision.)

Pesamos el paquete para asegurarnos de que cumple con los límites de envío. (We weigh the package to make sure it meets the shipping limits.)

Los atletas pesan sus alimentos para mantener una dieta equilibrada. (Athletes weigh their food to maintain a balanced diet.)

En la feria, peso las manzanas para comprar las más grandes. (At the fair, I weigh the apples to buy the biggest ones.)

¿Cuánto pesas? Necesito saber tu peso para ajustar el equipo de ejercicio. (How much do you weigh? I need to know your weight to adjust the exercise equipment.)

La balanza digital pesa con precisión hasta el gramo más cercano. (The digital scale weighs accurately to the nearest gram.)

Pesamos nuestras maletas antes de ir al aeropuerto para evitar cargos adicionales. (We weigh our luggage before going to the airport to avoid extra fees.)

Los corredores pesan su comida y bebida para mantener un peso óptimo. (Runners weigh their food and drink to maintain an optimal weight.)

Antes de enviar un paquete, peso el contenido para calcular el costo de envío. (Before sending a package, I weigh the contents to calculate the shipping cost.)

¿Cuánto pesas? Esa información es necesaria para tu chequeo médico anual. (How much do you weigh? That information is needed for your annual medical check-up.)

La báscula pesa con precisión, así que puedo hacer un seguimiento de mi progreso en el gimnasio. (The scale weighs accurately, so I can track my progress at the gym.)

Pesamos nuestro equipaje de mano para asegurarnos de que cumple con los límites de la aerolínea. (We weigh our carry-on luggage to make sure it meets the airline’s limits.)

Los nutricionistas pesan los alimentos para calcular con precisión las porciones y las calorías. (Nutritionists weigh food to accurately calculate portions and calories.)

Conjugations with English Translations

Conjugations of Pesar (to weigh) in the Present Tense tense (Latin American Spanish) with English Translations:

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Synonyms

The Present tense is also known as the Simple Present, Present Simple, Present Tense, or Present Indicative in English, and as Presente de Indicativo, Presente Simple, Tiempo Presente, or Indicativo Presente in Spanish.