No. 2,035 in Spanish
pese
"Though" or "Even though."
In a sentence
Pese a la lluvia, decidimos salir a caminar.
Despite the rain, we decided to go for a walk.
'Pese' is used as a preposition equivalent to 'despite' or 'although,' indicating concession or contrast in the situation.
Lo hizo muy bien, pese a ser principiante.
He did very well despite being a beginner.
'Pese' again functions as a preposition, expressing a concession about someone's abilities or circumstances.
Pese a sus errores, seguimos confiando en él.
Despite his mistakes, we continue to trust him.
Here 'pese' shows a similar use to the previous examples, highlighting a condition that does not hinder a decision or belief.
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