Spanish word

grasa

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈgɾasa/

Meaning

  • feminine nounfat

Example

Esta comida tiene mucha grasa y prefiero algo más ligero.

This food has a lot of fat and I prefer something lighter.

Illustration for grasa (fat)

More examples

Para una dieta equilibrada, elige alimentos bajos en grasa.

For a balanced diet, choose foods low in fat.

Core concept

Oily residue that makes a surface feel slippery.

Common phrases

  • bajo en grasa

    low in fat

  • grasa saturada

    saturated fat

  • grasa abdominal

    abdominal fat

Similar words

aceite: Liquid plant-derived oil pressed from seeds or fruits for cooking and dressing.
manteca: Rendered, solid animal fat used in cooking and baking for richness.
mantequilla: Creamy dairy spread made by churning milk fat, used on bread and in cooking.
tocino: Cured or smoked fatty pork (usually belly) served as salty, crisp slices.

Definition in Spanish

Sustancia que produce sensación grasienta al tocar o al comer algo; puede ser aceite libre en la superficie o la grasa almacenada en el cuerpo.

Word origin

From Latin crassus 'thick', via Medieval Romance the word became Spanish grasa to denote fatty or greasy substance.

Usage tips

  • In cooking, aceite usually names liquid oil while grasa refers to the fatty or greasy parts of food or to body fat.

Other meanings

  • greasenoun

Opposites

  • delgadezthinnessnoun

Related words

  • grasogreasyadjective
  • engrasargreaseverb

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