peso

Definitions of peso
  1. noun
    an artifact that is heavy
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    contrapeso
    a weight that balances another weight
    carga
    weight to be borne or conveyed
    contrapeso
    a weight added to the scale to reach a required weight
    pisapapeles
    a weight used to hold down a stack of papers
    sobrecarga, sobrepeso
    an excessive burden
    sobrecarga, sobrepeso
    an electrical load that exceeds the available electrical power
    plomada, sonda
    the metal bob of a plumb line
    tara
    (chemical analysis) a counterweight used in chemical analysis; consists of an empty container that counterbalances the weight of the container holding chemicals
    type of:
    artefacto
    a man-made object taken as a whole
  2. noun
    the property of being comparatively great in weight
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    ingravidez
    the property of being comparatively small in weight
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    pesadez
    the property of being large in mass
  3. noun
    strategic advantage; power to act effectively
    synonyms: fuerza, influencia
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    delantera, superioridad, ventaja
    the quality of having a superior or more favorable position
  4. noun
    an onerous or difficult concern
    synonyms: ajobo, carga, cargo, gravamen, responsabilidad
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    imposición
    an uncalled-for burden
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    cuidado, inquietud, preocupación, quebradero, quebradero de cabeza, vejación
    something or someone that causes anxiety; a source of unhappiness
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