weigh(
wey
)An intransitive verb is one that does not require a direct object (e.g., The man sneezed.).
a. pesar
In the United States, the Latino vote weighs heavily in the elections.El voto latino pesa significativamente en las elecciones de Estados Unidos.
a. no direct translation
This refers to an idiomatic word or phrase for which there is no word-for-word translation.
The child's preference weighed in favor of granting custody to the father.La preferencia del niño fue un factor a favor para que se le diera la custodia al padre.
The facts weighed against the defendant and may face prison time.Los hechos inclinaron la balanza en contra del acusado y puede terminar en prisión.
A transitive verb is a verb that requires a direct object (e.g., I bought a book.).
Weigh your luggage at home with a bathroom scale before going to the airport.Pesa tu equipaje en casa con una báscula de baño antes de ir al aeropuerto.
a. sopesar
Weigh both options before you make a rash decision.Sopesa ambas opciones antes de tomar una decisión apresurada.
b. contraponer
He weighed the benefits against the risks of quitting to apply for a new job.Contrapuso los beneficios y los riesgos de renunciar para postularse a otro trabajo.
6. (nautical)
a. levar
The sailors weighed the anchors and raised the sails.Los marineros levaron anclas e izaron las velas.
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