PrettyFluent
This is just a lesson preview. Get the interactive lesson free on PrettyFluent
🦏

How to Say ‘Heavy’ in Portuguese

Pesado

peh-ZA-doo

[peh-ZA-doo]

💬 Usage Tip: 'Pesado' might remind you of 'peso', related to weight.

🇵🇹 In Portugal: Pesado is often used to describe the rich and hearty Portuguese stews.

Phrase Breakdown

Pesado

[peh-ZA-doo]

Heavy

Having great weight; difficult to lift or move.

Example

Este livro é muito pesado.

This book is very heavy.

Get the Full Learning Experience

This lesson is just a preview. Download PrettyFluent to practice pronunciation, roleplay conversations, and master vocabulary with spaced repetition.

Pronunciation Feedback

AI-powered speech recognition to perfect your accent

Spaced Repetition

Retain vocabulary long-term with smart practice

Immersive Roleplaying

Practice real conversations with AI partners

Custom Scenarios

Request lessons tailored to your specific needs

Download PrettyFluent on the App StoreGet Full Lesson

What Learners Are Saying

Rio de Janeiro tested my Portuguese every single day. The real-world scenarios in this app meant I could actually keep up with locals at the beach bars.

Chris B., 33, Digital Nomad

Moved to Lisbon with zero Portuguese and honestly thought I’d be pointing at menus forever. Three weeks in and I’m having real conversations with my landlord.

Priya N., 35, Freelance Designer

I hop cities every few months and this is the only app that actually prepares me for living somewhere, not just visiting. Tokyo was the real test — passed with flying colors.

James O., 28, Remote Worker