blubber

• Sustantivo que designa la gruesa capa de grasa bajo la piel de los mamíferos marinos, como las ballenas, usada históricamente como fuente de aceite, o, de manera informal, el exceso de grasa corporal.

A noun referring to the thick layer of fat beneath the skin of marine mammals like whales, historically used as an oil source, or informally used to describe excess body weight.

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1. Marine mammal fatB1formal

   A thick layer of fat beneath the skin of whales, seals, and other large marine mammals, which provides insulation and energy storage.

   Grasa de mamíferos marinos

   • Whales rely on their blubber to stay warm in cold ocean waters.
   • Historically, blubber was rendered to produce oil for lamps.
   • The seal's blubber helps it survive long periods without food.

   Sinónimosadipose tissuefat

2. Excess body fatB2informal

   An informal term for excess fat on a person's body.

   grasa corporal excesiva

   • He joked that he needed to lose some of his blubber after the holidays.
   • The doctor warned him about the health risks of carrying too much blubber.
   • She tried to hide her blubber under a loose shirt.

   Sinónimoschubfatflablardpudge

• Verbo que describe un llanto fuerte e incontrolable, a menudo de forma infantil o lastimera.

A verb used to describe the act of crying noisily and uncontrollably, often in a childish or pathetic manner.

1. Cry noisilyB2informal

   To cry or sob loudly and uncontrollably, often with sniffling.

   Llorar ruidosamente

   • The child blubbered after losing his toy.
   • She blubbered through the entire sad movie.
   • He blubbered like a baby when he heard the news.

   Sinónimosbawlcrysnivelsobwailweepwhimper

2. Speak while cryingB2informal

   To utter words while crying or sobbing, often making them difficult to understand.

   Hablar entre sollozos

   • He blubbered an apology through his tears.
   • She blubbered out the story of what happened.
   • The witness blubbered his testimony in court.

   Sinónimosbawlsnivelsobwailwhimper

Variantes phrasalblubber out