Italian Phrase
Pesa 2 once.
Meaning
The sentence means ‘It weighs 2 ounces.’ It is a concise way to give the weight of an object, especially when the subject is already known from context.
When to use
Use this phrase when you need to tell someone the weight of a small item—like a piece of fruit, a jewelry component, or an ingredient in a recipe—especially if the audience is familiar with the imperial system.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Pesa2once.
Pesar (verb)
Pesa is the third‑person singular present of the verb pesar ‘to weigh’. It can refer to any subject (it, he, she, a thing).
Numeral
2 is a cardinal number and agrees with the noun that follows; in Spanish the numeral is placed before the unit.
once (unit)
once is the plural form of onza (ounce). In most Spanish‑speaking countries the metric system is standard, so ounces appear mainly in recipes or imported products.
🗨In Conversation
¿Cuánto pesa la barra de chocolate?
How much does the chocolate bar weigh?
Pesa 2 once.
It weighs 2 ounces.
✕Common Mistakes
Es 2 once.
Use pesar, not ser, to talk about weight.
Pesa 2 onza.
The correct plural of onza is onzas; many learners write ‘once’ by mistake.
Pesa dos onzas.
In formal writing spell out numbers under ten, e.g., ‘dos onzas’. Using the digit is fine in casual speech.
↔Alternatives
Tiene un peso de 2 onzas.
It has a weight of 2 ounces.
Mide 2 onzas.
It measures 2 ounces.
Son 2 onzas.
It's 2 ounces.
Cultural Tip
Although the metric system (gramos, kilogramos) is official throughout Latin America and Spain, ounces (onzas) are still used in cooking books, imported food labels, and when talking to speakers from the United States. When you switch to a metric‑only audience, convert 2 oz to about 57 g.