How to Say "pudgy" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “pudgy” is “gordito” — A1 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.
Examples
Mira ese gatito tan gordito.
Look at that very chubby little kitten.
Mi hijo está un poco gordito porque come mucho chocolate.
My son is a little pudgy because he eats a lot of chocolate.
El bebé tiene unos cachetes gorditos y rosados.
The baby has chubby, rosy cheeks.
The 'Cuteness' Suffix
The ending '-ito' is added to the word 'gordo' (fat) to make it sound smaller, softer, and much friendlier. It turns a potentially harsh word into an affectionate one.
Matching the Person
Even though we are looking at 'gordito', if you are describing a female, you must change the 'o' to an 'a' and say 'gordita'.
Using the 'Hard' Version
Mistake: “Calling a friend 'gordo' when you want to be sweet.”
Correction: Use 'gordito' instead! 'Gordo' can sometimes feel too blunt or clinical, while 'gordito' is almost always seen as a term of warmth.
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