Portuguese Phrase
Pesa 2 onças.
Meaning
The sentence states the weight of an object, saying that it weighs two ounces. It is a concise way to give a measurement in everyday conversation.
When to use
Use this phrase when you need to tell someone how heavy something is—e.g., describing a parcel, a piece of jewelry, a food portion, or any small item whose weight is measured in ounces.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Pesa2onças.
Pesar (present)
The verb 'pesar' is conjugated in third‑person singular present indicative as 'pesa' to describe the weight of something.
Noun gender & number
'Onça' is a feminine noun meaning 'ounce'; in the plural it becomes 'onças' and must agree with the numeral.
Numeral placement
In Portuguese the numeral comes directly before the noun without a preposition.
🗨In Conversation
Quanto pesa o pacote?
How much does the package weigh?
Pesa 2 onças.
It weighs 2 ounces.
✕Common Mistakes
É 2 onças.
Use 'pesa' (to weigh) instead of 'é' (to be) for describing weight.
Pesa 2 onça.
The noun must agree in number with the numeral; use the plural 'onças'.
Pesa 2 onça.
When the numeral is written out, the noun stays plural; both forms are correct, but avoid mixing digits with the word 'duas' unless you keep the noun singular: 'Pesa duas onças' is fine, but 'Pesa 2 onça' is not.
↔Alternatives
Tem 2 onças.
It has 2 ounces.
São 2 onças.
It's 2 ounces.
O peso é 2 onças.
The weight is 2 ounces.
Cultural Tip
Brazil uses the metric system (grams and kilograms) for everyday measurements, so 'onças' usually appears in recipes imported from the US or in contexts involving foreign products. When speaking with locals, you might also hear the metric equivalent: 'Pesa cerca de 57 gramas.'