Peso
Weight
Language note: Watch out! 'Peso' is pronounced 'peh-soo', not 'pay-so'.
Culture note: Weight is essential in making the perfectly balanced Portuguese dish, 'Bacalhau à Brás'.
Context: Preparing to carry the box, Maria checks its weight to ensure it's manageable.
Word-by-Word Breakdown
Peso
[PEH-zo]
Weight
The quality of being heavy or the amount that something weighs.
O peso do saco é excessivo.
The weight of the bag is excessive.
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