Spanish Phrase
Te lo podemos pesar.
Meaning
The sentence means “We can weigh it for you.” It is used when someone offers to measure the weight of an item on behalf of the listener, such as at a market, a butcher shop, or a pharmacy.
When to use
Use this phrase when a customer asks if a vendor can determine the weight of a product, or when you’re helping a friend by weighing something for them. It’s polite and conveys both ability and willingness.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Telopodemospesar
Indirect object pronoun (te)
"te" indicates the person who receives the benefit of the action (to you). It comes before the direct object pronoun.
Direct object pronoun (lo)
"lo" replaces a masculine singular noun that is being weighed (it).
Pronoun order
When both indirect and direct object pronouns appear together, the indirect pronoun (te) always precedes the direct pronoun (lo).
Verb form (podemos)
"podemos" is the first‑person plural present of "poder" (can), showing ability or permission.
Infinitive after modal verb
After a modal verb like "poder", the main verb stays in its infinitive form (pesar).
🗨In Conversation
¿Podrías decirme cuánto pesa este paquete?
Could you tell me how much this package weighs?
Claro, te lo podemos pesar ahora mismo.
Sure, we can weigh it for you right now.
✕Common Mistakes
Nos lo podemos pesar.
"nos" would mean "to us"; the sentence is addressed to the listener, so "te" (to you) is correct.
Lo te podemos pesar.
When two clitics appear together, the indirect pronoun must come first; "lo te" is incorrect.
Pesamos lo para ti.
The direct object pronoun must precede the verb, not follow it.
↔Alternatives
Lo podemos pesar para ti.
We can weigh it for you.
Podemos pesarlo.
We can weigh it.
Te lo pesamos.
We weigh it for you.
Cultural Tip
In many Spanish‑speaking countries, vendors often ask "¿Lo quiere pesar?" (Do you want it weighed?) before weighing produce. Using "te lo podemos pesar" shows courtesy and acknowledges the customer's request. Remember that in some regions the verb "pesar" can also mean "to be heavy" (e.g., "Ese libro pesa mucho").