pesada
/peh-SAH-dah/
heavy
This illustrates pesada when describing something physically heavy.
📝 In Action
Esta caja de libros es demasiado pesada para mí.
A1This box of books is too heavy for me.
La puerta de metal era tan pesada que casi no podía abrirla.
A2The metal door was so heavy I could barely open it.
💡 Grammar Points
Gender Agreement
Since 'pesada' is an adjective, it must match the feminine noun it describes, like 'la maleta pesada' (the heavy suitcase). For a masculine noun, use 'pesado'.
A person who is acting in an annoying way is described as pesada.
pesada(Adjective)
annoying
?describing a person or behavior
,tiresome
?describing a person or situation
boring
?when describing conversation or company
📝 In Action
Mi tía es muy pesada; siempre hace las mismas preguntas.
B1My aunt is so annoying; she always asks the same questions.
La reunión fue increíblemente pesada y duró tres horas.
B2The meeting was incredibly tedious/tiresome and lasted three hours.
Food that is difficult to digest, like a heavy meal, can be described as pesada.
pesada(Adjective)
difficult (to digest)
?referring to food
,burdensome
?referring to duties or feelings
📝 In Action
La comida era tan grasosa que me resultó muy pesada.
B2The food was so greasy that it was very heavy (on my stomach).
Siento una tristeza pesada desde que se fue.
C1I feel a heavy sadness since she left.
❌ Common Pitfalls
Using 'Gordo' for Food
Mistake: "Using 'gorda' (fat) to describe food that is hard to digest."
Correction: Use 'pesada' (heavy) or 'grasosa' (greasy) instead. 'Gorda' only describes physical body weight.
Used as a noun, una pesada refers to an annoying or boring female person.
📝 In Action
Esa vecina es una pesada, siempre se queja del ruido.
C1That neighbor is such a pain/drag, she always complains about the noise.
Llamó otra vez. ¡Qué pesada!
C1She called again. What an annoyance!
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: pesada
Question 1 of 2
Which meaning of 'pesada' is used when describing food that gives you a stomach ache?
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Frequently Asked Questions
How do I know if 'pesada' means 'heavy' or 'annoying'?
The context is key! If 'pesada' is describing an object (like a suitcase or table), it means 'heavy.' If it's describing a person, their conversation, or an event (like a meeting), it almost always means 'annoying' or 'tiresome.'