gordos
/GOHR-dohs/
fat
A plump cat illustrates the adjective 'gordo' referring to weight.
gordos(adjective)
fat
?referring to weight or body type
,thick
?referring to objects like books
big
?informal use for large things
,greasy
?specifically regarding food in some contexts
📝 In Action
Mis perros están un poco gordos.
A1My dogs are a little fat.
Pásame esos libros gordos de la estantería.
A1Pass me those thick books from the shelf.
Cometimos unos errores gordos en el examen.
B1We made some big mistakes on the exam.
💡 Grammar Points
Making it Plural
To talk about more than one male or a mixed group, you add an '-s' to the end of 'gordo' to get 'gordos'.
Gender Agreement
Since this ends in '-os', it describes a group of men, male animals, or items that are considered 'masculine' words in Spanish.
❌ Common Pitfalls
Watch the Tone
Mistake: "Calling a stranger 'gordo'."
Correction: Use it carefully. While friends use it as a nickname, it can be rude to people you don't know.
⭐ Usage Tips
Not just for weight
Use 'gordos' to describe things that are physically wide or deep, like a thick dictionary or a heavy steak.
A group of large men represents the noun 'gordos'.
gordos(noun)
fat guys
?referring to a group of men
,the big ones
?referring to prizes or large items
pals
?affectionate plural nickname
📝 In Action
¡Hola, gordos! ¿Cómo estáis?
A2Hey, guys! How are you doing?
Esos gordos son mis primos.
A2Those big guys are my cousins.
💡 Grammar Points
Nouns from Adjectives
In Spanish, you can turn a describing word like 'fat' into a person word like 'fat guy' just by putting 'los' (the) in front of it.
⭐ Usage Tips
Affectionate Nicknames
In many Spanish-speaking countries, calling your close friends 'gordos' is like saying 'buddies' and isn't meant to be mean about their weight.
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: gordos
Question 1 of 2
If you are describing two thick textbooks, which word should you use?
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'gordos' always an insult?
No! In many Spanish-speaking cultures, it is frequently used as a term of endearment among family and close friends, similar to 'sweetie' or 'honey', though it should still be used with caution around people you don't know well.
Does 'gordos' only refer to weight?
Not at all. It can describe anything thick or large, like a big prize in the lottery or a very thick book.