Significado
To be important or significant.
Contexto cultural
In Italian offices, 'avere peso' is often linked to 'anzianità' (seniority). Even if a younger employee has better ideas, the 'peso' of a senior colleague's word might prevail due to traditional hierarchies. Journalists frequently use this phrase to describe 'correnti' (factions) within political parties. A small party might 'avere un certo peso' if it is necessary to form a majority government. The 'Mamma' or 'Nonna' often 'ha un certo peso' in family decisions, reflecting the matriarchal influence hidden within the traditionally patriarchal structure of Italian society. In Northern Italy (Milan), 'peso' is often associated with economic influence, while in the South, it might be more about social standing and family reputation.
Use it to sound more professional
Instead of saying 'molto importante,' use 'ha un certo peso.' It makes you sound like a native speaker who understands nuance.
Don't use it for small things
Don't say 'Il sale ha un certo peso nella pasta.' It's too dramatic. Just say 'Il sale è importante.'
Significado
To be important or significant.
Use it to sound more professional
Instead of saying 'molto importante,' use 'ha un certo peso.' It makes you sound like a native speaker who understands nuance.
Don't use it for small things
Don't say 'Il sale ha un certo peso nella pasta.' It's too dramatic. Just say 'Il sale è importante.'
The power of 'Certo'
In this phrase, 'certo' doesn't mean 'sure.' It's a way to say 'significant' without being too specific, which is very common in Italian diplomacy.
Teste-se
Completa la frase con la forma corretta del verbo 'avere'.
Le parole del nonno ______ un certo peso in famiglia.
The subject is 'Le parole' (plural), so the verb must be 'hanno'.
Quale frase usa correttamente l'idioma in senso figurato?
Scegli l'opzione corretta:
This sentence correctly uses the phrase to mean 'influence' or 'importance'.
Completa il dialogo tra due colleghi.
A: 'Pensi che il capo ascolterà la mia proposta?' B: 'Certo! La tua opinione ______ un certo peso per lui.'
The idiom is 'avere un certo peso'.
Abbina la frase alla situazione corretta.
Frase: 'Il fattore tempo ha un certo peso in questa gara.'
In a race, time is a critical, influential factor.
🎉 Pontuação: /4
Recursos visuais
Banco de exercicios
4 exerciciosLe parole del nonno ______ un certo peso in famiglia.
The subject is 'Le parole' (plural), so the verb must be 'hanno'.
Scegli l'opzione corretta:
This sentence correctly uses the phrase to mean 'influence' or 'importance'.
A: 'Pensi che il capo ascolterà la mia proposta?' B: 'Certo! La tua opinione ______ un certo peso per lui.'
The idiom is 'avere un certo peso'.
Frase: 'Il fattore tempo ha un certo peso in questa gara.'
In a race, time is a critical, influential factor.
🎉 Pontuação: /4
Perguntas frequentes
10 perguntasYes, 'un grande peso' or 'un notevole peso' makes the influence sound even stronger.
Yes, you can say 'I suoi errori hanno avuto un certo peso nel fallimento del progetto.'
Yes, 'Lui ha un certo peso in questa azienda' means he is influential.
'Un certo peso' sounds more idiomatic and slightly more polite/understated than just 'un peso.'
It is neutral-formal. You can use it with your boss or with your friends.
Mostly, but it specifically implies influence or 'weighing' on a decision.
It's rare. Usually, we say 'ha poco peso' or 'non ha peso.'
Very often, to describe how a player's performance affected the game.
Yes, but it's less common. 'Questo zaino ha un certo peso' is correct but literal.
You would say 'Non ha alcun peso' or 'Non ha peso ai fini della decisione.'
Frases relacionadas
fare la differenza
similarTo make a difference.
mettere i puntini sulle i
contrastTo be very precise/pedantic.
contare come il due di picche
contrastTo be completely unimportant (to count as the two of spades).
pesare le parole
builds onTo choose words carefully.
