Obesidad (en. Obesity)
/oβe.si.ðað/
Meaning & Definition
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noun
Excess weight that can affect health.
Obesity is a risk factor for heart disease.
La obesidad es un factor de riesgo para enfermedades del corazón.
Eating disorder manifested by an abnormal increase in weight.
The inadequate diet contributed to his obesity.
La dieta inadecuada contribuyó a su obesidad.
Condition that can result from a sedentary lifestyle.
Sedentarism has led to an increase in obesity in the population.
El sedentarismo ha llevado a un aumento de la obesidad en la población.
Etymology
From Latin 'obesitas', derived from 'obesus' which means 'fat'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
childhood obesity
Excess weight in children that can have serious health consequences.
obesidad infantil
fight against obesity
Efforts made to reduce the prevalence of obesity.
lucha contra la obesidad
prevention of obesity
Measures taken to prevent people from becoming obese.
prevención de la obesidad
Related Words
overweight
A condition prior to obesity in which one has a weight above what is considered normal.
sobrepeso
nutrition
The science that studies the substances that living organisms obtain from food.
nutrición
diet
The set of foods that a person consumes.
dieta
Slang Meanings
fat
They call him 'fat', but he is trying to lose weight.
Lo llaman 'gordo' pero él está tratando de perder peso.
roll
This shirt doesn't fit me well; the roll is showing.
Esa camiseta no me queda bien, se me nota el rollo.