Spanish word

adiposo

Pronunciation

IPA/aðiˈposo/

Meaning

  • adjectivefatty

Example

Se acumuló tejido adiposo en la zona abdominal.

Fatty tissue accumulated in the abdominal area.

Illustration for adiposo (fatty)

More examples

La presión en la zona adiposa causó dolor.

Pressure on the fatty area caused pain.

Core concept

Adipose tissue.

Common phrases

  • tejido adiposo

    fatty tissue

  • zona adiposa

    fatty area

Similar words

graso: Rich in fat or oil, often leaving a greasy residue or slick texture.
gordo: Has a noticeably fat, bulky body shape.
rollizo: Exhibits soft roundness and plumpness, suggesting mild chubbiness.

Definition in Spanish

Que pertenece o se refiere al tejido adiposo; indica la presencia de grasa en una zona del cuerpo.

Word origin

Directly from Latin adipōsus, built from adeps 'fat' plus the adjectival suffix -ōsus meaning full of fat.

Usage tips

  • A close cognate of English adipose that is useful in medical contexts but sounds technical in casual conversation.

Other meanings

  • adiposeadjective

Opposites

  • magroleanadjective

Word lists with this word