gordo
/ˈɡoɾdo/
The English phrase 'big fat' can be translated into Spanish as gordo.
While gordo literally means 'fat', in certain contexts it is used colloquially to mean 'complete' or 'huge', similar to the English 'big fat' (e.g., a big fat lie).
Meaning: complete (adj)
How does it change in a sentence?
The adjective changes its ending to gorda to agree with a feminine noun. The adjective changes its ending to gordos to agree with a masculine plural noun. The adjective changes its ending to gordas to agree with a feminine plural noun.
How do you pronounce it?
/ˈɡoɾdo/
Did you know?
- In many Spanish-speaking cultures, calling someone gordito or gordita is often used as an endearing nickname rather than a literal insult regarding their weight.
- The word gordo is a distant linguistic relative of the English word 'gravity', both tracing back to a Latin root meaning 'thick' or 'heavy'.
- In the context of gambling and lotteries, the top prize is often called el gordo, referring to the 'fattest' amount of money available.
Examples in context
- Cometió un fallo gordo en el examen.He made a big fat mistake on the exam.
Example conversation
Daniel and Sofía are discussing a mistake in a report.
- Daniel¿Viste el error en el informe?Did you see the error in the report?
- SofíaSí, es un error gordo.Yes, it is a big fat error.
- DanielSofía, tenemos que arreglarlo pronto.Sofía, we have to fix it soon.
- SofíaTienes razón, Daniel.You are right, Daniel.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry gordo, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries gordo, CC BY-SA 4.0.
