pesado
/peˈsado/
The English word heavy is translated into Spanish as pesado. Wiktionary also lists onusto.
Meaning: having great weight (adj)
Ways to say it
| Spanish | IPA |
|---|---|
| pesado | /peˈsado/ |
| onusto | /oˈnusto/ |
The primary meaning of pesado is having great weight. However, it is also used figuratively to describe a person who is annoying, tedious or tiresome. In informal contexts, you might also use pesado/a to describe a challenging day or a tedious task.
How does it change in a sentence?
The adjective must agree with the noun it describes. The masculine singular is pesado and the feminine singular is pesada. For plural nouns, use pesados for masculine or mixed-gender groups and pesadas for feminine groups.
How do you pronounce it?
/peˈsado/
Did you know?
- To describe a 'heavy' sleeper, Spanish uses the word profundo, meaning 'deep', rather than pesado.
- While pesado is used for weight, the verb it comes from, pesar, is also used to express regret or sorrow in phrases like me pesa.
- If a meal is pesado, it does not refer to its physical weight on the plate but to how difficult it is for the stomach to digest.
Examples in context
- Sé que es pesado.I know it's heavy.This sentence is useful for confirming that something is heavy using pesado.Tatoeba #2412471 by marcelostockle, translation #2376056 by CK
- Tom no es pesado.Tom isn't heavy.This sentence is useful for stating that a person is not heavy using pesado.Tatoeba #10233360 by manufrutos, translation #6196175 by CK
- Ese libro es pesado.This book is heavy.This sentence is useful for describing a book as heavy using pesado.Tatoeba #1642953 by marcelostockle, translation #56922 by CK
- el objeto es pesadoThe object is heavy
- las situaciones son pesadasThe situations are heavy
- una acusación graveA serious accusation
- Las responsabilidades son una carga muy grave.Responsibilities are a very heavy burden.
- 44 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Elena and Javier are moving boxes in a room.
- ElenaEste paquete es muy pesado.This package is very heavy.
- JavierYo puedo ayudarte, Elena.I can help you, Elena.
- ElenaGracias, Javier. Es demasiado pesado.Thanks, Javier. It is too heavy.
- JavierNo hay problema. Lo llevo yo.No problem. I'll carry it.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “heavy” translations and entries pesado, onusto, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
