weight

US /weɪt/
UK /weɪt/
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peso

a body's relative mass or the quantity of matter contained by it, giving rise to a downward force; the heaviness of a person or thing.

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What is the weight of this package?
Qual é o peso desta embalagem?
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She's trying to lose weight.
Ela está tentando perder peso.
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heavinessmass
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lightness
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peso, halter

a heavy object, especially one being lifted or used as a counterpoise.

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He lifted the weights at the gym.
Ele levantou os pesos na academia.
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The clock has a pendulum weight.
O relógio tem um peso de pêndulo.
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loadburdenmass
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peso, importância

the importance or influence of something.

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His opinion carries a lot of weight.
A opinião dele tem muito peso.
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The evidence added weight to the prosecution's case.
A evidência adicionou peso ao caso da acusação.
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importancesignificanceinfluenceimpactauthority
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pesar, lastrar

attach a weight to; make heavier.

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You need to weight down the tarp so it doesn't blow away.
Você precisa pesar a lona para que não voe.
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The fisherman weighted his net with lead sinkers.
O pescador pesou sua rede com chumbadas de chumbo.
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loadburdenballast
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