Corpulento (en. Corpulent)

/kor.puˈlen.to/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
adjective
Refers to a person who has a large and muscular body.
The boxer is corpulent and strong.
El boxeador es corpulento y fuerte.
Describes someone who is overweight or thick-set.
The corpulent man couldn't fit through the narrow door.
El hombre corpulento no pudo pasar por la puerta estrecha.
Can refer to objects of large volume or size.
We need a corpulent vehicle to transport the furniture.
Necesitamos un vehículo corpulento para transportar los muebles.

Etymology

From Latin 'corpulĕntus', meaning 'robust' or 'large'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to have a corpulent body
Refers to someone of large size and musculature.
tener cuerpo corpulento
to be corpulent by nature
Indicates that someone has always been large due to their genetics.
ser corpulento por naturaleza

Related Words

fat
That has excess body fat.
gordo
strong
That possesses a lot of physical strength.
fuerte
massive
That has great volume or importance.
masivo

Slang Meanings

Chubby
The chubby one always makes everyone laugh with his antics.
El gordito siempre hace reír con sus ocurrencias.
Colossus
That colossus on the court plays like a professional.
Ese coloso en la cancha juega como un profesional.