perder peso
/peɾdeɾ peso/from spelling rules
The English phrase 'lose weight' can be translated into Spanish as perder peso. Wiktionary also lists bajar de peso and adelgazar.
Meaning: to become less heavy or obese (verb)
Ways to say it
| Spanish | IPA |
|---|---|
| perder peso | /peɾdeɾ peso/ (from spelling rules) |
| bajar de peso | /baxaɾ de peso/ (from spelling rules) |
| adelgazar | /adelɡaˈθaɾ/ /adelɡaˈsaɾ/ |
| enflaquecer | /enflakeˈθeɾ/ /enflakeˈseɾ/ |
These terms are used to describe the process of becoming less heavy or obese.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase bajar de peso literally translates to 'to go down of weight'.
Which one should you use?
While perder peso is a direct translation, bajar de peso is more frequently used in everyday conversation. Adelgazar focuses more on the physical result of becoming thinner, whereas perder peso focuses on the reduction of mass. Enflaquecer often carries a connotation of losing weight in an unhealthy or unintended way, such as through illness.
How does it change in a sentence?
The phrase perder peso does not require a preposition between the verb and the noun, unlike bajar de peso which requires the use of de.
How do you pronounce it?
/peɾdeɾ peso/
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Examples in context
- Voy a perder peso.I'll lose weight.This sentence is useful for stating an intention to use perder peso.Tatoeba #7181462 by arh, translation #2247780 by CK
- Quiero bajar de peso.I want to lose weight.This sentence is useful for expressing a desire to use bajar de peso.Tatoeba #2052100 by marcelostockle, translation #259295 by CK
- Tengo que perder peso.I have to lose weight.This sentence is useful for expressing an obligation to use perder peso.Tatoeba #1745351 by marcelostockle, translation #1745200 by Amastan
- Es importante perder peso de manera saludable.It's important to lose weight in a healthy way.
- Mi médico me recomendó perder peso para mejorar mi salud.My doctor recommended that I lose weight to improve my health.
- El programa de pérdida de peso le ayudará a adelgazar de manera sostenible.The weight loss program will help you lose weight sustainably.
- Incorpora una dieta balanceada y ejercicio regular para adelgazar de forma efectiva.Incorporate a balanced diet and regular exercise to lose weight effectively.
- ¡Estoy decidido/a a bajar de peso para el verano!I'm determined to lose weight for the summer!
- He estado siguiendo una dieta para bajar de peso y está dando resultados.I've been following a diet to lose weight, and it's showing results.
- Necesito perder unos cuantos kilos antes de la boda.I need to lose a few kilos before the wedding.
- ¡Vamos al gimnasio juntos! Ambos queremos perder kilos y ponernos en forma.Let's go to the gym together! We both want to lose weight and get in shape.
- La mejor manera de mantenerse saludable es perder grasa y ganar músculo.The best way to stay healthy is to lose fat and gain muscle.
- Mi objetivo principal es perder grasa en el abdomen.My main goal is to lose fat in the abdomen.
- Quiero perder peso rápidamenteI want to lose weight quickly.
- Estoy buscando una forma efectiva de adelgazarI'm looking for an effective way to lose weight.
- Voy a intentar bajar de peso gradualmenteI'm going to try to lose weight gradually.
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Example conversation
Maria and Daniel are talking about their health goals.
- MaríaDaniel, ¿estás haciendo ejercicio para perder peso?Daniel, are you exercising to lose weight?
- DanielSí, María, quiero sentirme mejor.Yes, Maria, I want to feel better.
- MaríaYo también necesito perder peso este año.I also need to lose weight this year.
- DanielPodemos ir al gimnasio juntos.We can go to the gym together.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “lose weight” translations and entries perder peso, adelgazar, enflaquecer, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries adelgazar, bajar, de, enflaquecer, perder, peso, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
