pesos
BrE /ˈpe.sɒs/ AmE /ˈpe.sɔːs/
noun en → es
the basic unit of money in some countries, such as Mexico and Argentina
pesos
Collocations in pesos · convert to pesos
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The exchange rate is 15 pesos to the dollar.
La tasa de cambio es de quince pesos por dólar.
a unit of weight or mass, equal to about 0.4536 kilograms (1 pound)
kilogramos, libras
Collocations in pounds · convert to kilograms
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The package weighs two and a half kilos.
El paquete pesa dos y medio de kilogramos.
the force with which something is pressed down or pulled along
fuerza, presión
Collocations apply pressure · reduce the load
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The weight of the snow on the roof was too much for it to bear.
El peso de la nieve en el techo fue demasiado para que soportara.
the importance or significance of something
importancia, significado
Collocations place emphasis on · give weight to
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The government places great importance on education.
El gobierno da mucha importancia a la educación.
an object or thing that is being discussed, considered, or used in some way
objeto, cosa
Collocations focus on the issue at hand · consider the matter
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The main focus of the meeting was to discuss the new project.
El tema principal de la reunión fue discutir el nuevo proyecto.
a goal or aim that someone wants to achieve
objetivo, meta
Collocations set a target · achieve the objective
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The company's main goal is to increase sales.
El objetivo principal de la empresa es aumentar las ventas.
the heaviness of something, especially when it is difficult to lift or move
peso, gravedad
Collocations lift the weight · carry the load
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The suitcase was too heavy for me to lift.
La maleta era demasiado pesada para que yo la levantara.
a measure of weight or mass, often used in scientific contexts
medida de peso, masa
Collocations measure the mass · calculate the weight
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The experiment required precise measurements of the sample's weight.
El experimento requería medidas precisas del peso de la muestra.