obeso
/oˈbeso/
The English word 'obese' is translated into Spanish as obeso.
obeso is used to describe someone who is extremely overweight.
Meaning: extremely overweight (adj)
How does it change in a sentence?
The adjective obeso must agree with the subject it describes. It changes to obesa to agree with a female subject. For plural subjects, use obesos when referring to a group of males or a mixed-gender group and use obesas when referring to a group of females.
How do you pronounce it?
/oˈbeso/
Did you know?
- While obeso is the technical term, Spanish speakers frequently use the word gordo as a term of endearment for partners, children and close friends.
- The Latin root of obeso originally meant 'to eat until filled' or 'to feed', rather than just describing a physical state.
- While obeso is a precise medical term, using it in casual conversation can sound jarringly clinical or even insulting compared to softer terms like con sobrepeso.
Examples in context
- Soy obeso.I'm obese.This sentence is useful for expressing one's own state of being with obeso.Tatoeba #3562828 by ficion, translation #3330257 by CK
- Ay de aquellos que están obesos en una sociedad donde la delgadez es la norma.Woe to those who are obese in a society where slimness is the norm.This sentence provides a contextual example of the term used in a social discussion with obeso.Tatoeba #5924437 by albrusgher, translation #2146081 by Dreamk33
- Los que fueron obesos durante más de 15 años tienen 3 veces más riesgo de mortalidad que los que nunca fueron obesos.People who were obese at 15 years of age or over have a three times higher risk of mortality than those who'd never been obese.This sentence demonstrates the use of the term in a medical or statistical context with obeso.Tatoeba #3350940 by wallebot, translation #3350938 by wallebot
- Es importante abordar el problema del sobrepeso y la obesidad en nuestra sociedad.It is important to address the issue of overweight and obesity in our society.
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Example conversation
Javier and Sofía are discussing a medical report.
- JavierEl doctor dice que el paciente está obeso.The doctor says that the patient is obese.
- SofíaEso puede causar muchos problemas de salud.That can cause many health problems.
- JavierSí, por eso necesita una dieta estricta.Yes, that is why he needs a strict diet.
- SofíaEspero que pueda mejorar pronto.I hope he can improve soon.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “obese” translations and entries obeso, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries obeso, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
