Pesado describes something that weighs a lot and changes form with the noun.

The idea

Use pesada for a feminine singular noun and pesados for a masculine plural noun.

Examples

  • La caja está pesada; necesito ayuda.The box is heavy; I need help.
  • Este libro es pesado para llevarlo en la mochila.This book is heavy to carry in the backpack.
  • Las bolsas están pesadas después de la compra.The bags are heavy after shopping.
  • Los paquetes pesados van abajo.The heavy packages go at the bottom.
  • ¿Es pesado este abrigo?Is this coat heavy?
  • Una mochila demasiado pesada puede resultar incómoda.A backpack that is too heavy can be uncomfortable.

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Watch out

Pesado contrasts with ligero in weight; it can have other meanings in different contexts.

Try it yourself

  1. Choose the form agreeing with caja: La caja está ___. (pesada / pesado)

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    pesada

    Pesada agrees with the feminine singular noun caja.

  2. Choose the form agreeing with paquetes: Los paquetes son ___. (pesados / pesadas)

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    pesados

    Pesados agrees with the masculine plural noun paquetes.

  3. Choose the word for a box that weighs a lot: La caja pesa mucho y necesito ayuda para llevarla: está ___. (pesada / ligera)

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    pesada

    Pesada describes the heavy box; ligera means light in weight.

Use it today

Describe a heavy bag and ask for help carrying a box.