Portuguese · Emotions & Descriptions
"Heavy" in Portuguese: pesado/a
pesado/a
Heavy in Portuguese is pesado (pesada with feminine nouns). Mala pesada is luggage talk; comida pesada means a heavy meal.
Airport
Essa mala está pesada demais pro limite.Speak with an AI partner · 7 days free
How to pronounce pesado/a
Say it
peh-SAH-doo
/pe.ˈza.du/
peh-SAH-doo
"Heavy" in Portuguese: quick reference
| Portuguese | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| pesado / pesada | heavy Gender agreement. | Gender agreement. |
| mais pesado | heavier Comparison. | Comparison. |
| mala pesada | heavy suitcase Travel. | Travel. |
| comida pesada | heavy food Digestion talk. | Digestion talk. |
How to use pesado/a in real life
- 1Airport
Essa mala está pesada demais pro limite.
This suitcase is too heavy for the limit.
Luggage.
- 2Moving day
O sofá é pesado; precisamos de ajuda.
The sofa is heavy; we need help.
Furniture.
- 3After lunch
O almoço ficou pesado; vou caminhar.
Lunch felt heavy; I’m going to walk.
Food feeling.
Mistakes English speakers make with pesado/a
Incorrect: A mala é heavy.
Correct: A mala é pesada.
Use pesado/pesada, not English heavy.
Incorrect: A caixa é pesado.
Correct: A caixa é pesada.
Agree gender: caixa is feminine → pesada.
Good to know
Pesado covers weight and dense meals. Trânsito pesado means heavy traffic. Calling a person pesado can mean emotionally draining—tone matters. Gym talk prefers carga pesada for heavy weights.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Packing for a flight
ChatPal
Sua mala ficou pesada de novo?
Did your suitcase get heavy again?
You
Ficou. Tirei o casaco pesado da mala.
It did. I took the heavy coat out of the suitcase.
ChatPal
Bom. Bagagem pesada dá multa.
Good. Heavy baggage gets a fee.
You
Vou pesar outra vez no app.
I’ll weigh it again in the app.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Heavy" in Portuguese
Feminine form?
Pesada.
Heavy suitcase?
Mala pesada.
Heavy meal?
Comida pesada.
Heavier?
Mais pesado / mais pesada.
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