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    Grasa (en. Fat)

    /ˈɡrasa/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Substance of oily consistency obtained from certain foods or products.
    Butter is a fat used in cooking.
    La mantequilla es una grasa que se utiliza en la cocina.
    Set of lipids stored in the tissues of organisms.
    The body needs a certain amount of fat to function properly.
    El cuerpo necesita cierta cantidad de grasa para funcionar correctamente.
    Substances used to lubricate machines.
    Grease was applied to the hinge to stop it from squeaking.
    Se le aplicó grasa a la bisagra para que dejara de chirriar.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'grasa', which means 'fat, greasiness'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    cooking fat
    Substance used for cooking, such as oil or butter.
    grasa de la cocina
    to become very fat
    Refers to becoming noticeably overweight or gaining weight.
    ponerse como una grasa

    Related Words

    oil
    Fatty liquid obtained from fruits or seeds.
    aceite
    butter
    Solid fat obtained from cream of milk.
    mantequilla
    lipids
    Organic compounds that include fats and oils.
    lipidos

    Slang Meanings

    A person who is not thin, often used in a derogatory tone.
    That guy is a fatso, he always eats junk food.
    Ese chico es un grasa, siempre come comida chatarra.
    In some contexts, refers to something that is of poor quality.
    That movie is a flop, it's not worth watching.
    Esa película es una grasa, no vale la pena verla.