Pesar
Example: Me pesa mucho no poder ir a la fiesta contigo.
Definition
"Pesar" means to feel regret, sorrow, or sadness about something. It often expresses emotional heaviness or disappointment, as in the phrase 'Me pesa mucho no poder ir a la fiesta contigo,' which conveys a deep feeling of regret for not being able to attend the party.
Etymology
The word "pesar" comes from the Latin verb 'pensare,' meaning 'to weigh.' Originally, it related to the physical act of weighing but evolved metaphorically in Spanish to describe the feeling of emotional weight or sorrow. Did you know that this connection between physical weight and emotional burden is common in many languages?
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"Pesar" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - General - (A2) - set 1", containing 125 commonly used words.
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