gorda
“gorda” means “fat” in Spanish. It has 3 different meanings depending on context:
fat, plump
Also: heavy-set
📝 In Action
La perra de mi vecina es muy gorda porque come demasiado.
A1My neighbor's female dog is very fat because she eats too much.
No estoy gorda, solo tengo huesos grandes.
A2I'm not fat, I just have big bones.
fatty, sweetie
Also: big girl
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Mi esposo siempre me llama 'Gorda' de cariño.
A2My husband always calls me 'Sweetie' (or 'Fatty') affectionately.
¡Oye, gorda! ¿Me ayudas con esto?
B1Hey, big girl! Can you help me with this?
thick
Also: big
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Tienes una letra muy gorda, casi no cabe en el papel.
B1You have very thick (large) handwriting; it barely fits on the paper.
Ganó una gorda suma de dinero en la lotería.
B2She won a huge sum of money in the lottery.
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Quick Quiz: gorda
Question 1 of 2
In Mexico, if a husband calls his wife 'Mi gorda,' what is the most likely meaning?
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The word comes from the Late Latin word *gurdus*, which originally meant 'heavy' or 'clumsy.' Over time, the meaning shifted in Spanish to describe physical heaviness or size.
First recorded: Medieval Spanish texts (around 13th century)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'gorda' always an insult?
No. While it can be used offensively to describe someone's size, it is also very often used neutrally, or even as a warm term of endearment (like a nickname) within close relationships, especially in countries like Mexico.
What is the difference between 'gorda' and 'gruesa'?
'Gorda' usually refers to the overall size or weight of a person or animal. 'Gruesa' is almost always used for objects, meaning 'thick' or 'dense,' like a board or a piece of cloth.