engordar
fattening
The Spanish word 'engordar' when translated into English means to 'fatten' or 'to gain weight'. This is generally used to refer to the process by which something or someone increases in size or weight, often due to an increase in the consumption of food or due to other reasons. It can be used both in the context of animals gaining weight (for farming or other purposes) and humans gaining weight (due to overeating or hormonal issues).
Example sentences using: engordar
Estoy tratando de evitar engordar durante las vacaciones.
I'm trying to avoid gaining weight during the holidays.
In this example, the verb 'engordar' is used to express the idea of gaining weight. This is a common usage of the word, particularly in the context of discussing diet or physical health.
El médico dice que este medicamento puede hacerme engordar.
The doctor says this medication can make me gain weight.
Here, 'engordar' is used in the context of potential side effects of medication. It is common in Spanish to use the verb 'hacer' followed by an infinitive like 'engordar' to express the idea that something is causing a certain effect or change.
Si sigues comiendo dulces, vas a engordar.
If you keep eating sweets, you are going to gain weight.
This sentence uses 'engordar' to express a future consequence. Notice that 'vas a engordar' is a common way to express future actions in Spanish, which directly translates to 'you are going to gain weight'. This construct, although directly related to the future, it's also often used to give advice in the present.