Portuguese Phrase
Posso pesar este pacote aqui?
Meaning
The speaker is politely asking whether they may have the package weighed at the spot they are currently in, typically a post office, shipping store, or any place with a scale.
When to use
Use this sentence when you are about to send a parcel and need to know its weight, or when a clerk asks if you’d like the item weighed before proceeding with shipping or pricing.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Possopesarestepacoteaqui?
Posso (modal verb)
‘Posso’ is the first‑person singular present of ‘poder’, used to ask permission or ability.
pesar (infinitive)
The main verb follows the modal verb in infinitive form.
este (demonstrative)
‘Este’ points to something close to the speaker; it agrees in gender and number with ‘pacote’.
pacote (noun)
A masculine singular noun meaning ‘package’ or ‘parcel’.
aqui (adverb of place)
Indicates that the action should happen at the current location.
🗨In Conversation
Posso pesar este pacote aqui?
Can I weigh this package here?
Claro, a balança está logo ali.
Sure, the scale is right over there.
✕Common Mistakes
Pode pesar este pacote aqui?
‘Pode’ is third‑person singular; you need the first‑person ‘posso’ when speaking about yourself.
Posso pesado este pacote aqui?
‘Pesado’ is the past participle (heavy); the infinitive ‘pesar’ is required after a modal verb.
Posso pesar este pacote lá?
If you want to ask about weighing it elsewhere, use ‘lá’ (there) instead of ‘aqui’ (here).
↔Alternatives
Posso colocar este pacote na balança?
Can I put this package on the scale?
É possível pesar este pacote aqui?
Is it possible to weigh this package here?
Dá para pesar este pacote aqui?
Is it okay to weigh this package here?
Cultural Tip
In Brazil, most post offices (Correios) and shipping shops have a public weighing station. It’s common to ask politely with ‘Posso…?’ before using the scale, especially if the area is busy. Remember that ‘balança’ (scale) is the word you’ll hear most often, and staff may respond with ‘sim, pode usar’ (yes, you may use it).