Spanish Conversation · Level 99
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Spanish word
corpulencia
Pronunciation
IPA/koɾpuˈlenθja/
Meaning
- feminine nounbuild
Example
La corpulencia del atleta se notaba en su postura.
The athlete's build was apparent in his posture.
More examples
Al probársela, la chaqueta no le quedaba por su corpulencia.
When he tried it on, the jacket didn't fit him because of his build.
Core concept
Broad, solid body with noticeable mass.
Common phrases
de gran corpulencia
of large build
notar la corpulencia
notice the build
Similar words
complexión: Body build defined by bone structure and muscle distribution.
constitución: Natural bodily makeup and frame present from birth.
gordura: Excess body fat accumulated across the body.
robustez: Sturdy, solid-bodied build that conveys physical strength.
Definition in Spanish
Estado o aspecto del cuerpo caracterizado por volumen y constitución gruesa, ya sea por musculatura o por acumulación de grasa.
Word origin
From Latin corpus 'body' plus the abstract suffix -ulentia meaning abundance, it denotes a body characterized by volume.
Usage tips
- In everyday speech corpulencia sounds somewhat formal or literary, so people often say robusto or fornido for muscular shape and gordo or exceso de peso for fatness.
Other meanings
- stocky buildnoun
- obesitynoun
- plumpnessnoun
Opposites
- esbeltezslendernessnoun
Related words
- corpulentocorpulentadjective