fat

• Describe a una persona, animal u objeto que tiene una gran cantidad de carne o materia, o que es de dimensiones gruesas. También se usa para algo que contiene mucha grasa o que es espeso.

Describes a person, animal, or object that has a large amount of flesh or substance.

1. OverweightA2formal

   Having a large amount of excess body weight.

   gordo

   • The doctor advised him to lose weight because he was fat.
   • She felt self-conscious about being fat as a child.
   • The cat is very fat from eating too much.

   Sinónimoschubbycorpulentfleshyheavyobeseoverweightportlypudgyrotundstout

   Antónimosleanskinnyslenderslimthin

2. Thick or wideB1formal

   Describing something that is thick, wide, or bulky.

   grueso o ancho

   • He pulled out a fat wallet from his pocket.
   • The book is too fat to fit in my bag.
   • She wore a fat gold ring on her finger.

   Sinónimosbroadbulkychunkycorpulentobeseplumpportlystoutthickwide

   Antónimosleannarrowslenderslimthin

3. Rich or abundantB2informal

   Containing a lot of something, especially money or resources.

   abundante, rico

   • The company made a fat profit this quarter.
   • He received a fat bonus at the end of the year.
   • They signed a fat contract with the new client.

   Sinónimosaffluentflushloadedmoneyedopulentprosperousrichwealthy

   Antónimosleanmeagerpoor

• Sustancia natural de tipo graso u oleoso presente en el cuerpo de los animales y en algunas plantas, que se usa como fuente de energía y para su almacenamiento.

A noun referring to a natural oily or greasy substance found in animal bodies and some plants, used as a source of energy and for storing energy.

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1. Body tissueA2formal

   A natural substance in the bodies of humans and animals, used to store energy and keep warm.

   Tejido adiposo

   • The doctor advised him to reduce his body fat.
   • Bears store fat to survive the winter.
   • Excess fat can lead to health problems.

   Sinónimosadipose tissueblubberfatty tissue

2. Cooking ingredientA2formal

   A substance used in cooking, such as butter, oil, or lard, that adds flavor and texture.

   Grasa de cocina

   • Fry the onions in a little fat.
   • The recipe calls for animal fat or vegetable oil.
   • She trimmed the fat from the meat before cooking.

   Sinónimosbutterdrippinggreaselardoilshorteningsuet

3. Chemical compoundB2formalscientific

   Any of a group of organic compounds that are esters of glycerol and fatty acids, essential for nutrition.

   Grasa (compuesto químico)

   • Fats are a major source of energy in the diet.
   • Saturated fats are found in butter and cheese.
   • The lab analyzed the fat content of the food sample.

   Sinónimoslipidtriglyceride

• Verbo que significa engordar o hacer engordar, o cebar animales para el sacrificio.

A verb meaning to make or become fat, or to feed animals for slaughter.

1. Make or become fatB2formal

   To make an animal or person fat, or to become fat.

   Engordar

   • The farmer fatted the pigs for market.
   • She fatted the chickens with grain.
   • The cattle were fatted on rich pasture.

   Sinónimosbattenfattenfatten upflesh outplump

   Antónimosleanreduceslimthin