How to Say "heavy-set" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “heavy-set” is “gorda” — A1 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.
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adjectiveA1neutral/informal
describing build
Examples
La perra de mi vecina es muy gorda porque come demasiado.
My neighbor's female dog is very fat because she eats too much.
No estoy gorda, solo tengo huesos grandes.
I'm not fat, I just have big bones.
Masculine vs. Feminine
This word is the feminine form. Use 'gorda' when describing a female person or a feminine noun (like 'la mesa'). Use 'gordo' for masculine nouns.
Using 'Muy' too much
Mistake: “Está muy gorda.”
Correction: Use qualifiers like 'un poco gorda' (a little plump) or 'bastante gorda' (quite heavy) to soften the directness, as 'gorda' can be a strong word.
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