Spanish word

adelgazar

Pronunciation

IPA/aðelɣaˈθaɾ/

Meaning

  • verblose weight

Example

Voy al gimnasio para adelgazar.

I go to the gym to lose weight.

Illustration for adelgazar (lose weight)

More examples

Para adelgazar, intento caminar todos los días.

In order to lose weight, I try to walk every day.

Core concept

Bathroom scale showing a lower number beside a slimmer body outline.

Common phrases

  • para adelgazar

    in order to lose weight

  • adelgazar con dieta

    lose weight through diet

  • adelgazar haciendo ejercicio

    lose weight through exercise

Similar words

perder: Overall body weight decreases, reflected by a lower number on the scale.
bajar: Measured weight readings drop, emphasizing the number falling on the scale.
quemar: Stored fat is burned for energy, directly reducing body fat tissue.

Definition in Spanish

Reducir la cantidad de grasa o peso corporal y quedar con una figura más delgada.

Word origin

Derived from the adjective delgado 'thin', the adjective was turned into a verb to express loss of weight or reduction of body fat.

Usage tips

  • When describing someone's attempts, the progressive 'estar adelgazando' or constructions with 'intentar' emphasize ongoing effort and avoid blunt statements about weight.

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