sopesar

Sopesar is a Spanish verb with two main senses. In its literal use, it means to weigh something in order to determine its weight. In a figurative sense, it means to consider or evaluate carefully, often comparing different options or outcomes. The verb is transitive, taking a direct object in the physical sense (for example, a substance or merchandise) and often used with phrases that express weighing pros and cons in a decision-making context.

Usage and common expressions

In everyday language, sopesar can refer to weighing physical items, such as goods or materials, and is also used to describe the process of weighing alternatives before reaching a conclusion. Common expressions include sopesar los pros y contras, sopesar las ventajas y desventajas, and sopesar las consecuencias. In formal or written Spanish, sopesar frequently appears in legal, administrative, or analytical writing to denote careful evaluation.

Grammar and forms

Sopesar belongs to the first conjugation (regular -ar verbs) and follows the standard endings of regular -ar verbs. Its participle is sopesado and its gerund is sopesando, enabling forms such as tiempos compuestos (he sopesado) and progressive constructions (está sopesando). The verb supports typical tense and mood variations found in Spanish, including present, past, future, subjunctive, and conditional forms.

See also

Sopesar is closely related to synonyms such as ponderar, evaluar, and considerar, which share the sense of careful assessment. It is commonly used across Spanish-speaking regions, including both Spain and Latin America, with similar meanings in professional and everyday contexts.