Spanish · Body & Health
"Weight" in Spanish: peso
el peso
Weight is el peso. It is masculine. Say ¿Cuánto pesas? for how much do you weigh. Peso is body weight here; context separates it from money talk.
Clinic scale
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How to pronounce peso
Say it
PEH-soh
/ˈpe.so/
PEH-soh. Stress PEH.
"Weight" in Spanish: quick reference
| Spanish | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| el peso | weight Body weight default. | Body weight default. |
| ganar peso | to gain weight Change talk. | Change talk. |
| perder peso | to lose weight Change talk. | Change talk. |
| controlar el peso | to manage weight Clinic advice. | Clinic advice. |
How to use peso in real life
- 1Clinic scale
Anoten mi peso, por favor.
Write down my weight, please.
Record the peso.
- 2Goal talk
Quiero perder peso este año.
I want to lose weight this year.
Perder peso.
- 3Doctor visit
Su peso está estable.
Your weight is stable.
Status of peso.
Mistakes English speakers make with peso
Incorrect: La peso es alto.
Correct: El peso es alto.
Peso is masculine: el peso.
Incorrect: My weight (in Spanish chat).
Correct: Mi peso.
Use peso for body weight.
Good to know
At clinics, peso means body weight on the scale. Same word can mean money elsewhere—context makes peso clear.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Before a checkup
ChatPal
¿Revisamos tu peso ahora?
Shall we check your weight now?
You
Sí. Quiero saber mi peso.
Yes. I want to know my weight.
ChatPal
Súbete a la báscula.
Step on the scale.
You
Listo. Ya estoy.
Ready. I'm on.
This is a sample. In ChatPal you have this conversation out loud and get feedback on what you say.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Weight" in Spanish
Is peso masculine or feminine?
Masculine: el peso.
How do you say lose weight?
Perder peso.
Can peso mean money?
Yes in some countries; clinics mean body weight.
How do you pronounce peso?
PEH-soh.
Learn a word, then use it out loud
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- Step 2: Say it out loud
- Step 3: Get feedback
- Step 4: Use it in real scenarios
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