⚖️➕5️⃣0️⃣0️⃣

How to Say ‘It weighs over five hundred kilos.’ in Portuguese

Pesa mais de quinhentos quilos.

PEH-zuh mysh deh kee-NYEN-toosh KEE-loosh

[PEH-zuh mysh deh kee-NYEN-toosh KEE-loosh]

Phrase Breakdown

Pesa mais de

PEH-zuh mysh deh

It weighs more than

'Pesa' comes from 'pesar' (to weigh). Say 'PEH-za maish de'.

Example

Pesa mais de dez quilos.

It weighs more than ten kilos.

Words in this phrase

Pesa

[PEH-zuh]

weighs

Form of 'pesar' (to weigh) for he/she/it.

Example

O bebé pesa três quilos.

The baby weighs three kilos.

mais

[mysh]

Used to ask for additional information or greater quantity.

Example

Quero saber mais antes de me candidatar.

I want to know more before applying.

[deh]

(no direct translation)

Preposition linking 'importar-se' to the following verb.

Example

Importa-se de esperar?

Do you mind waiting?

quinhentos quilos.

kee-NYEN-toosh KEE-loosh

five hundred kilos.

Keep the number and the noun together: 'kee-NYEN-tush KEE-lush'.

Example

São quinhentos quilos de pedra.

It's five hundred kilos of stone.

Words in this phrase

quinhentos

[kee-NYEN-toosh]

five hundred

The number 500 (masculine form).

Example

Custa quinhentos euros.

It costs five hundred euros.

quilos

[KEE-loosh]

kilos

Plural of 'quilo', kilogram.

Example

Comprei dois quilos de batatas.

I bought two kilos of potatoes.

Guides for Portuguese learners

The Portuguese You Actually Need in Your First Month in PortugalThe European Portuguese phrases for your first weeks in Portugal: paperwork, renting a flat, the bank, the health centre, cafés, trains and your new neighbours.

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 feedback on what you say out loud

Spaced Repetition

Retain vocabulary long-term with smart practice

Immersive Roleplaying

Practice real conversations with AI partners

Lessons for Your Situation

Request lessons tailored to your specific needs

Get Full Lesson

What Learners Are Saying

“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 tried five different apps before this one. The roleplay conversations are what finally made things click. I actually remember what I learn now.”

Sofia R., 31, Marketing Manager

“Learning a language has never been as immediately impactful. Now I can charm the locals and navigate the food scene like a boss.”

Alex M., 42, Software Engineer