How to Say "plump" in Spanish
The most common Spanish word for “plump” is “gorda” — use 'gorda' to describe a person or animal that is overweight or chubby, often in a direct but not necessarily offensive way..
gorda
GOR-dah/ˈɡoɾða/
Examples
Mi tío está un poco gordo porque le gusta comer mucho.
My uncle is a bit plump because he likes to eat a lot.
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.
relleno
/reh-YEH-noh//reˈʝeno/
Examples
Me encantan los tomates rellenos de carne.
I love tomatoes stuffed with meat.
Comimos pimientos rellenos de arroz.
We ate peppers stuffed with rice.
Tengo un oso de peluche relleno de algodón.
I have a teddy bear stuffed with cotton.
Gender Matching
Remember to change the ending to 'rellena' if you are describing a feminine word like 'una aceituna' (an olive).
The 'Filled with' Trap
Mistake: “relleno con”
Correction: relleno de
Don't use 'relleno' for people
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