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Spanish Phrase

¿Este paquete pesa demasiado?

/ˈes.te paˈke.te ˈpe.sa de.maˈsja.ðo/
Meaning"Does this package weigh too much?"
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Meaning

The speaker is asking whether the current parcel is heavier than it should be, often because they are concerned about shipping limits or handling difficulty. The question is neutral and can be used in both formal and informal settings.

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When to use

Use this sentence at a post office, courier desk, or when helping someone move. It’s also handy when you need to confirm whether a package meets airline or bus weight restrictions.

✦Grammar Breakdown

Estepaquetepesademasiado?

1

Este (demonstrative adjective)

Used to point out a specific noun that is close to the speaker; it agrees in gender and number with the noun.

2

paquete (noun)

A masculine singular noun meaning “package” or “parcel.”

3

pesa (verb pesar)

Third‑person singular present of “pesar” (to weigh). In questions the verb stays in the same form; the interrogative intonation or the opening ¿ signals a question.

4

demasiado (adverb)

Means “too much/too many.” When placed after the verb it modifies the verb phrase, i.e., “weighs too much.”

🗨In Conversation

A

¿Este paquete pesa demasiado?

Does this package weigh too much?

No, solo pesa 2 kilogramos, está dentro del límite.

No, it only weighs 2 kilograms, it’s within the limit.

B

✕Common Mistakes

  • ¿Este paquete es demasiado?

    “Ser” describes inherent qualities; weight is a temporary state, so use “pesa” (from “pesar”).

  • ¿Este paquete pesa mucho?

    When modifying a verb, use the adverb “demasiado,” not the adjective “mucho.”

  • ¿Este paquetes pesa demasiado?

    The demonstrative “este” must agree with a singular noun; use “paquete” not the plural “paquetes.”

↔Alternatives

  • ¿Este paquete es muy pesado?

    Is this package very heavy?

  • ¿Pesa demasiado este paquete?

    Is this package weighing too much?

  • ¿El peso de este paquete supera el límite?

    Does the weight of this package exceed the limit?

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Cultural Tip

In many Spanish‑speaking countries, it’s common to ask about weight before paying for shipping, because excess weight can dramatically increase the price. Politeness matters: you can soften the question with “por favor” or “disculpe” – e.g., “Disculpe, ¿este paquete pesa demasiado?” – especially when speaking to a clerk you don’t know well.