barrigón
/bariɡon/from spelling rules
The Spanish phrase for "big belly" is barrigón.
The term is used to describe a person who has a large or protruding stomach.
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
This is a colloquial term. Depending on your tone, it can be used jokingly or affectionately, but it can also be perceived as slightly rude or mocking.
How does it change in a sentence?
The word changes its ending based on gender and number. Use barrigona when referring to a woman, and use barrigones for the masculine plural form to describe a group of men or a mixed group.
How do you pronounce it?
/bariɡon/
Did you know?
- In several Latin American cultures, a protruding belly in a man can be seen as a sign of wealth or success, making barrigón less offensive than it would be in English.
- The augmentative suffix -ón is quite versatile and can transform almost any body part into a descriptive nickname in Spanish.
- In certain contexts, calling someone barrigón can be a playful way to tease a pregnant woman, though it is far more common as a joke about men's beer bellies.
Examples in context
- El señor Martínez tiene un vientre grande debido a su estilo de vida sedentario.Mr. Martinez has a big belly due to his sedentary lifestyle.
- ¡Ese amigo tuyo sí que tiene un barrigón!Your friend really has a big belly!
- Después de las vacaciones, mi hermana tiene una panza grande por todos los excesos.After the holidays, my sister has a big belly due to all the indulgences.
- Mi tío es un poco barrigón.My uncle is a bit big-bellied.
- Ese personaje de la película es muy barrigón.That character in the movie is very big-bellied.
- No seas tan barrigón y haz ejercicio.Don't be so big-bellied, go exercise.
Example conversation
Alejandro and Sofía are looking at a photo of an old friend.
- Alejandro¿Te acuerdas de cómo era Juan?Do you remember what Juan was like?
- SofíaSí, él era un hombre muy barrigón.Yes, he was a very big-bellied man.
- AlejandroEs verdad, tenía una gran barriga.It's true, he had a large belly.
- SofíaParece que siempre estaba comiendo.It seems like he was always eating.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
