The presente de subjuntivo of pesar is used to express wishes, desires, doubts or uncertainties about the action of weighing something, for example: Espero que el paquete pese menos de 5 kilos. (I hope the package weighs less than 5 kilos.)

Pesar is a regular -ar verb, so its presente de subjuntivo conjugations follow the typical pattern for this verb type.

Conjugations

Conjugations of Pesar (to weigh) in the Subjunctive Mood tense (Latin American Spanish):

The present subjunctive of pesar is used to express wishes, emotions, doubts, or uncertainties about an action or event.

To weigh or have weight: For example, Espero que el paquete no pese demasiado. (I hope the package doesn’t weigh too much.)

To feel regret or remorse: For example, Me pesa haber mentido a mis padres. (I regret having lied to my parents.)

To be a burden or nuisance (colloquial): For example, Me pesa tener que pedirte otro favor. (I feel bad having to ask you for another favor.)

To annoy or bother (rude): For example, ¡Me pesas, déjame en paz! (You’re annoying me, leave me alone!)

Examples

Examples of Pesar in the Subjunctive Mood

Espero que no peses demasiado para el viaje. (I hope you don’t pack too much for the trip.)

Aunque pese mucho, podemos ayudarte a cargar las maletas. (Even if it weighs a lot, we can help you carry the suitcases.)

Ojalá que pesen las consecuencias antes de tomar esa decisión. (I hope they weigh the consequences before making that decision.)

Es importante que pesemos nuestras opciones cuidadosamente. (It’s important that we weigh our options carefully.)

Dudo que pese tanto como dice. (I doubt it weighs as much as he says.)

Aunque el paquete pese mucho, lo enviaremos de todos modos. (Even if the package weighs a lot, we’ll send it anyway.)

Es una lástima que pesen tanto las maletas, ¿no? (It’s a shame the suitcases weigh so much, isn’t it?)

Tal vez pese menos de lo que pensamos. (Maybe it weighs less than we think.)

Sería mejor que pesemos la comida antes de cocinarla. (It would be better if we weighed the food before cooking it.)

No creo que pese tanto como dicen. (I don’t think it weighs as much as they say.)

Quiero que peses tus opciones antes de tomar una decisión. (I want you to weigh your options before making a decision.)

Aunque pese mucho, lo llevaremos de todas formas. (Even if it weighs a lot, we’ll take it anyway.)

Es necesario que pesen los pros y los contras. (It’s necessary that they weigh the pros and cons.)

Dudo que pese más de 20 kilos. (I doubt it weighs more than 20 kilos.)

Ojalá que no pesen demasiado las maletas. (I hope the suitcases don’t weigh too much.)

Conjugations with English Translations

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

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Synonyms

The Subjunctive mood is also known as the Simple Subjunctive, Subjunctive Present, or Present Subjunctive Mood in English, and as Presente de Subjuntivo, Subjuntivo Presente, Presente del Modo Subjuntivo, or Tiempo Presente del Subjuntivo in Spanish.