What does "contrapeso" mean in English?

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Spanish

contrapeso

English

counterweight

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Alternative translations of "contrapeso"

counterbalance
counterpoise
balancing weight
weight

Examples of how to use "contrapeso" in Spanish

Spanish
Su seriedad era el contrapeso.
English
His seriousness was the counterbalance.
Spanish
El contrapeso estabiliza la grúa durante la elevación.
English
The counterbalance stabilizes the crane during lifting.
Spanish
Pon el contrapeso antes de subir la carga.
English
Put the counterbalance before lifting the load.
Spanish
El contrapeso evita que la puerta caiga.
English
The counterbalance prevents the door from falling.
Spanish
¿Dónde colocaste el contrapeso del ascensor?
English
Where did you place the elevator's counterbalance?

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Su seriedad era el contrapeso.

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