Fat in Spanish 🇪🇸

Synonyms

obeso (obese), grueso (thick), adiposo (fat)

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Origin

Derived from Latin “gurdus” (fat)

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Opposites

Gordo – Delgado (Fat – Slim)

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Pronunciation

Gor-doh

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Tips to remember the word ‘gordo’:
1. Phonetically, ‘gordo’ sounds similar to “gord-o,” which can be associated with the word “gourd.” Imagine a round, plump gourd representing a fat man.
2. Visualize a big, round person when you hear the word ‘gordo,’ which can help create a mental image to associate with the word.

Explanation:
‘Gordo’ is a Spanish adjective used to describe a person who is fat or overweight, particularly used to refer to a man. It can also be used to describe something that is big or bulky.

Other words that mean the same thing:
1. Obeso/a – obese
2. Regordete/a – chubby, plump
3. Sobrepeso – overweight

Alternate meanings and slang:
In some contexts, ‘gordo’ can also be used in a figurative sense to mean “rich” or “wealthy” in certain Latin American countries. Additionally, in some countries, especially in Central America, ‘gordo’ can be used as a term of endearment among friends, meaning “buddy” or “dude.”

Examples of sentences:
1. El hombre es bastante gordo y necesita hacer ejercicio. (The man is quite fat and needs to exercise.)
2. ¡Mira ese gordo comiendo una hamburguesa enorme! (Look at that fat guy eating a huge burger!)
3. Mi tío es un poco gordo, pero es muy feliz con su apariencia. (My uncle is a bit chubby, but he is very happy with his appearance.)
4. Santiago se enojó cuando lo llamaron ‘gordo’ en la escuela. (Santiago got upset when they called him ‘fat’ at school.)
5. Ana lleva siempre ropa de tallas grandes porque es gorda. (Ana always wears plus-size clothing because she is fat.)

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gordo info.

Tips to remember the word “gordo”:

1. Associate “gordo” with the English word “gourd,” as gourds can be round and plump, similar to the meaning of “gordo.”
2. Think of the word “go” in “gordo” to remember something that keeps on going outward, or expanding, like when someone puts on weight.
3. Remember the famous Christmas lottery in Spain called “El Gordo,” which refers to the “fat” prize, the big one.

Explanations:

“Gordo” is the Spanish adjective for “fat” when referring to a person or animal and can be used for both literal and metaphorical size or abundance.

Other words that mean the same thing:

– “Obeso” – which translates more directly to “obese.”
– “Corpulento” – often used for someone who is not only fat but also broadly built.
– “Rellenito” or “rellenita” – a gentler term, implying “chubby” or slightly overweight.

Alternate meanings like slang:

– In Spanish, “gordo” can also refer affectionately to someone you care about, similar to saying “my big guy/girl” in a loving way, even if they are not overweight.
– “El Gordo” is often associated with the large jackpot in the Spanish Christmas lottery.

Examples of sentences that use it:

1. Mi tío está un poco gordo después de las vacaciones. (My uncle is a bit fat after the holidays.)
2. Este año, el premio gordo del sorteo es increíble. (This year, the fat prize of the lottery is incredible.)
3. El gato gordo dormía plácidamente en el sofá. (The fat cat was sleeping peacefully on the sofa.)
4. Me gusta abrazar a mi perro aunque es muy gordo. (I like to hug my dog even though he is very fat.)
5. Si sigues comiendo tantos dulces, te vas a poner gordo. (If you keep eating so many sweets, you’re going to get fat.)

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