This is the 438th most frequent Catalan word.
pes
"Pes" in Catalan means "weight" in English.
In this sentence, 'pes' is a noun referring to the weight or mass of an object.
El pes del paquet és massa per portar-lo.
The weight of the package is too much to carry.
Here, 'pesa' is a verb form derived from 'pes' used metaphorically, meaning that the situation causes emotional weight or burden.
Aquesta situació em pesa molt.
This situation weighs heavily on me.
In this context, 'pes' is used metaphorically as a noun to represent influence, importance, or contribution within a team.