Balanza
Definition
(noun) Instrument used to measure weight
Examples
“La balanza indica que el paquete pesa cinco kilos.”
“Puse la balanza en la mesa de la cocina.”
I put the scale on the kitchen table.
“En la farmacia, la balanza marcó dos kilos menos que ayer.”
At the pharmacy, the scale showed two kilos less than yesterday.
“Mi abuelo todavía usa una balanza vieja para pesar el café.”
My grandpa still uses an old scale to weigh the coffee.
“Cuando llegó el pastel, Ana buscó la balanza para repartir las porciones.”
When the cake arrived, Ana looked for the scale to divide up the slices.
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