Gorda (en. Fat)
/ˈɡor.ða/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishSpanish
noun
It refers to a person of considerable size or weight.
The fat woman on the corner always wears a colorful dress.
La gorda de la esquina siempre lleva un vestido colorido.
Used colloquially to refer to an overweight woman.
Don't make fun of that fat woman, she is a great person.
No te burles de esa gorda, es una gran persona.
Sometimes used affectionately among friends.
Hi, fat girl! It's been a long time since I've seen you!
¡Hola, gorda! ¿Cuánto tiempo sin verte?
Etymology
From Latin 'grossa', meaning thick or wide.
Common Phrases and Expressions
fat as a barrel
It is used to refer to someone very fat.
gorda como un tonel
stop being fat
Expression that can refer to losing weight.
dejar de ser gorda
fat and happy
Phrase suggesting that one can be at peace with their body.
gorda y feliz
Related Words
fatness
Fat substance accumulated in the body.
gordura
thinness
Condition contrary to fatness, referring to thinness.
delgadez
overweight
Condition of having more weight than recommended according to height.
sobrepeso
Slang Meanings
Chubby
The chubby one in the group always makes us laugh.
La gordita del grupo siempre nos hace reír.
Chubby
That's my friend Chubby, he is very nice.
Ese es mi amigo Gordy, es muy simpático.