peso

Definitions of peso
  1. noun
    the vertical force exerted by a mass as a result of gravity
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    gravezza, onerosità, pesantezza
    the property of being comparatively great in weight
    leggerezza, levità
    the property of being comparatively small in weight
    ariosità
    the property of something weightless and insubstantial
  2. noun
    an artifact that is heavy
    synonyms: soma
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    lente
    a hanging weight, especially a metal ball on a string
    contrappeso
    a weight that balances another weight
    fermacarte
    a weight used to hold down a stack of papers
    macina
    any load that is difficult to carry
  3. noun
    a unit used to measure weight
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    unità di misura
    any division of quantity accepted as a standard of measurement or exchange
  4. noun
    the relative importance granted to something
    synonyms: clamore, importanza, interesse, mole, portata, rilievo, risalto, risonanza, serietà, significato, spicco, valore
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    incidenza
    the quality of being important and worthy of note
  5. noun
    sports equipment consisting of a heavy metal ball used in the shot put
  6. noun
    sports equipment used in calisthenic exercises and weightlifting; it is not attached to anything and is raised and lowered by use of the hands and arms
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    manubrio
    an exercising weight; two spheres connected by a short bar that serves as a handle
  7. noun
    an onerous or difficult concern
    synonyms: aggravio, carico, fardello, gravame, onere, oppressione
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    cefalea, cruccio, grattacapo, inquietudine, preoccupazione
    something or someone that causes anxiety; a source of unhappiness
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