Gordas (en. Fat)

/ɡorðas/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
Translation: Women who weigh more than what is considered healthy.
Translation: Fat women often face discrimination.
Las gordas a menudo enfrentan discriminación.
Translation: A derogatory term used to refer to overweight women.
Translation: We should not use the term 'fat' disparagingly.
No deberíamos usar el término 'gordas' de manera despectiva.
Translation: In some contexts, it can be used affectionately among friends.
Translation: We affectionately and jokingly call ourselves 'fat'.
Nos llamamos 'gordas' con cariño y bromas.

Etymology

Translation: From Latin 'gordus' which means 'thick'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

Translation: fat but happy
Translation: An expression used to refer to women with more curves who are happy with their lives.
gordas pero felices
Translation: to be with the fats
Translation: Referring to being in the company of overweight women in informal situations.
estar con las gordas
Translation: fat body
Translation: A phrase that describes a body with excess weight in a neutral or positive way.
cuerpo de gorda

Related Words

Translation: fat
Translation: An adjective that describes something thick or bulky.
gordo
Translation: chubby
Translation: Diminutive referring to a person who is slightly overweight, often in an affectionate manner.
gordito
Translation: obesity
Translation: A medical condition characterized by excess body fat.
obesidad

Slang Meanings

Translation: Fat as a synonym for strength and endurance.
Translation: She is a fat one on the team, always contributing with her energy.
Es una gorda en el equipo, siempre aporta con su energía.
Translation: Used to describe a self-confident woman regardless of her weight.
Translation: She is a very self-confident fat woman.
Ella es una gorda muy segura de sí misma.