How to Say "ripped" in Spanish
The most common Spanish word for “ripped” is “mamado” — use 'mamado' when describing someone with a very muscular and well-defined physique, often implying they work out a lot..
mamado
/mah-mah-doh//maˈmaðo/
Examples
Ese tipo está bien mamado porque entrena todos los días.
That guy is really buff because he trains every day.
No sabía que tu hermano estaba tan mamado.
I didn't know your brother was so ripped.
Si quieres ponerte mamado, tienes que comer más proteína.
If you want to get jacked, you have to eat more protein.
Matching the Ending
Since this word is describing a person, you must change the ending to 'mamada' if you are talking about a woman.
Using 'Estar' vs 'Ser'
Use the verb 'estar' to describe someone's current physical state of being muscular. 'Él está mamado' sounds more natural than 'Él es mamado'.
Formality Check
Mistake: “El gerente está muy mamado.”
Correction: In a professional setting, say 'El gerente es muy atlético' or 'está en buena forma'.
roto
ROH-toh/ˈro.to/
Examples
Mi pantalón está roto; tiene un agujero en la rodilla.
My pants are ripped; they have a hole in the knee.
Mi teléfono está roto; se cayó de la mesa.
My phone is broken; it fell off the table.
Compré una camisa con el cuello roto.
I bought a shirt with a torn collar.
¿Puedes arreglar la silla? Tiene una pata rota.
Can you fix the chair? It has a broken leg.
Agreement is Key
Since 'roto' is an adjective, it must change its ending (roto/a/os/as) to match the gender and number of the thing it describes. Always check what you are talking about!
Past Participle Origin
'Roto' is the irregular past tense form of the verb 'romper' (to break). When used with 'estar', it describes the resulting state of being broken.
Missing Gender Agreement
Mistake: “La ventana es roto.”
Correction: La ventana está rota. ('Ventana' is feminine, so use 'rota'.)
Confusing 'mamado' and 'roto'
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