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Spanish word
adelgazamiento
Pronunciation
IPA/aðelɣaθaˈmjento/
Meaning
- masculine nounweight loss
Example
Quiero lograr un adelgazamiento gradual.
I want to achieve gradual weight loss.
More examples
Para un adelgazamiento sostenible, combina ejercicio y alimentación equilibrada.
For sustainable weight loss, combine exercise and a balanced diet.
Core concept
Process of becoming thinner through fat reduction.
Common phrases
objetivo de adelgazamiento
weight loss goal
plan de adelgazamiento
weight loss plan
Similar words
pérdida de peso: Shows a general decrease in body weight as measured on the scale.
reducción de peso: Lowers recorded weight figures or clinical measurements of body weight.
pérdida de kilos: Shows weight loss expressed in kilograms.
delgadez: Has a thin, slender body shape with low body fat.
Definition in Spanish
Indica la pérdida de peso corporal, especialmente la reducción de grasa.
Word origin
It is a noun made by adding -miento to adelgazar, where adelgazar comes from delgado meaning 'thin'.
Usage tips
- More focused on reduction of fat and body shape than the neutral verb perder peso, so speakers use adelgazamiento when referring to slimming results or clinical changes.
Other meanings
- slimmingnoun
Opposites
- ganancia de pesoweight gainnoun
Related words
- adelgazadothinadjective