Hinchados (en. Swollen)

/inˈtʃa.ðos/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
adjective
That which is inflated or increased in size.
The balloons were swollen with air.
Los globos estaban hinchados de aire.
Refers to a body that is distended.
I feel swollen after eating so much.
Me siento hinchado después de comer tanto.
Can also refer to something that is excessive or exaggerated.
His ego is swollen after receiving so many compliments.
Su ego está hinchado después de recibir tantos elogios.

Etymology

From the verb 'hinchar', which comes from the Latin 'inflare'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to be swollen
To feel a sensation of discomfort due to distension.
estar hinchado
swollen with pride
To be excessively proud of something.
hinchados de orgullo

Related Words

to inflate
To increase the volume of something by filling it with air or liquid.
hinchar
to inflate
To increase in size by filling with air or gas.
inflar

Slang Meanings

Swollen with food
After dinner, I am completely swollen with food.
Después de la cena, estoy completamente hinchado de comida.
Swollen with ego
I can't stand Juan; he's always swollen with ego due to his achievements.
No soporto a Juan, siempre está hinchado de ego por sus logros.