Gordo (en. Fat)

/ˈɡoɾ.ðo/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
The term used to describe a person with excess weight.
The fat boy always plays on the soccer team.
El chico gordo siempre juega en el equipo de fútbol.
It can refer to something voluminous or large.
That sofa is very fat and takes up a lot of space.
Ese sofá es muy gordo y ocupa mucho espacio.

Etymology

From Latin 'gordus', meaning abundant or thick.

Common Phrases and Expressions

fat as a pig
very fat
gordo como un cerdo
fat with joy
extremely happy
gordo de alegría
he’s not fat, he’s strong
used to defend someone bulky
no es gordo, es fuerte

Related Words

thinness
State of being thin.
delgadez
weight
The magnitude of gravitational force on a body.
peso
overweight
Condition of having more weight than is considered healthy.
sobrepeso

Slang Meanings

Fat as a log
That guy is fat as a log after vacation.
Ese tipo está gordo como un tronco después de las vacaciones.
Happy fat
He was so happy with his new food they called him 'happy fat'.
Estaba tan feliz con su nueva comida que le dijeron 'gordo feliz'.
Fat with laughter
He’s always the one who laughs the most; he’s a fat with laughter.
Siempre es el que se ríe más, es un gordo de risa.