Pesado
Example: Este libro es muy pesado para llevar en la mochila.
Definition
"Pesado" as a noun refers to a heavy object or thing, emphasizing its considerable weight or mass. It is often used when describing items that are difficult to carry or move because of their heaviness, such as in the phrase, 'Este libro es muy pesado para llevar en la mochila.'
Etymology
The word "pesado" comes from the Spanish adjective meaning 'heavy,' which in turn derives from the Latin word 'pensatus,' the past participle of 'pendere,' meaning 'to weigh.' Did you know that the root 'pend-' is also related to English words like 'pendulum' and 'depend,' all connected to the idea of weighing or hanging?
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"Pesado" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - General - (A1) - set 2", containing 103 commonly used words.
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