Portuguese Phrase
Este pacote está pesado demais?
Meaning
The sentence asks whether the package that is near the speaker is overly heavy. It implies the speaker is considering lifting or moving it and wants confirmation that it might be too heavy to handle.
When to use
Use this question when you are handling a parcel, suitcase, or any item that you need to lift, and you suspect it might be heavier than expected. It works in both casual and semi‑formal contexts, such as at home, in a store, or when helping a friend move.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Estepacoteestápesadodemais?
Demonstrative adjective (Este)
‘Este’ is used to point out something close to the speaker; it must agree in gender and number with the noun.
Verb ‘estar’ (temporary state)
Use ‘estar’ for conditions that can change, such as weight; it is conjugated as ‘está’ for third‑person singular.
Adjective placement
In Portuguese, adjectives usually follow the noun, as in ‘pacote pesado’.
Adverb ‘demais’ (too, overly)
‘Demais’ intensifies the adjective, meaning ‘too much/too’. It follows the adjective it modifies.
Question intonation
A question is formed by adding a rising intonation and a question mark; the word order stays the same.
🗨In Conversation
Este pacote está pesado demais?
Is this package too heavy?
Sim, acho que precisamos de ajuda para carregá‑lo.
Yes, I think we need help carrying it.
✕Common Mistakes
Este pacote é pesado demais?
‘Ser’ describes permanent characteristics; weight is a temporary state, so use ‘estar’.
Este pacote está muito pesado?
‘Muito’ can be used, but ‘demais’ adds the nuance of ‘too much’, which is often what learners intend.
Este pacote está pesado, demais?
Do not split the adverb from the adjective; keep them together as ‘pesado demais’.
↔Alternatives
Este pacote está muito pesado.
This package is very heavy.
Este pacote pesa demais?
Does this package weigh too much?
Este pacote está pesado demais para eu levantar.
This package is too heavy for me to lift.
Cultural Tip
In Brazilian Portuguese, ‘demais’ is very common for expressing excess, but in Portugal speakers sometimes prefer ‘muito’ or ‘excessivamente’. Also, avoid using ‘ser’ (e.g., *‘Este pacote é pesado demais’*) because weight is considered a temporary condition, so ‘estar’ is the correct verb.