How to Say "fatty" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “fatty” is “gorda” — A2 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.
English → SpanishA2
nounA2informal/slang
referring to a person, often a nickname
Examples
Mi esposo siempre me llama 'Gorda' de cariño.
My husband always calls me 'Sweetie' (or 'Fatty') affectionately.
¡Oye, gorda! ¿Me ayudas con esto?
Hey, big girl! Can you help me with this?
Affectionate Nouns
It is common in Spanish to use physical descriptions (like 'gorda' or 'flaca') as friendly, affectionate nicknames, which may sound strange or offensive if translated literally to English.
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