Spanish Conversation · Level 67
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Spanish word
glotón
Pronunciation
IPA/gloˈton/
Meaning
- masculine nounbig eater
Example
Mi perro es un glotón.
My dog is a big eater.
More examples
Aunque intenta moderarse, en las reuniones es un glotón.
Although he tries to restrain himself, at gatherings he is a big eater.
Core concept
Person or animal that eats greedily.
Common phrases
un glotón por naturaleza
a glutton by nature
un glotón insaciable
an insatiable glutton
Similar words
comilón: Has a big appetite and regularly eats generous portions.
tragón: Devours food with forceful, rapid bites.
goloso: Craves sweets and snacks and often reaches for pastries or candy.
Definition in Spanish
Describe a alguien con apetito voraz que tiende a comer en exceso, usado tanto para personas como para animales.
Word origin
From Latin gluttōn- meaning 'swallower', via Old French gloton, Spanish glotón denotes a greedy eater.
Usage tips
- Glotón often carries a critical or greedy tone in casual speech and can sound insulting, while tragón is a more neutral word for a big eater.