How to Say "fatty" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “fatty” is “gordo” — B1 level.
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NounB1informal
informal, often derogatory
Examples
¡Hola, gordo! ¿Cómo te va la vida?
Hey, fatty/chubby one! How's life going?
El gordo de la oficina siempre trae postres.
The chubby guy in the office always brings desserts.
Adjective to Noun
In Spanish, you can often turn an adjective describing a person into a noun simply by adding 'el' or 'la.' Here, 'el gordo' means 'the fat man' or 'the chubby one.'
Affectionate vs. Insulting
Mistake: “Assuming 'gordo' is always negative.”
Correction: In many Spanish-speaking families, 'mi gordo' is a very common, loving nickname for a spouse or child, similar to 'honey' or 'sweetheart.' Context is everything.
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