뜻
To increase one's body mass.
문화적 배경
The 'Mediterranean Diet' is a point of pride. Gaining weight is often discussed openly at the table, and it's common for relatives to comment on it without it being considered a major insult. The term 'gordito' is frequently used as a nickname or term of endearment. Gaining weight is sometimes seen as a sign that you are being well-cared for by your family. There is a high cultural emphasis on physical appearance and fitness in cities like Buenos Aires. Here, 'ganar peso' is more likely to be discussed in a fitness/gym context. In many Caribbean nations, being very thin is sometimes associated with poverty or ill health. Gaining weight ('coger cuerpo') is often seen as a positive physical transformation.
The 'Subir' Alternative
If you are in Mexico or Colombia, use 'subir de peso'. It sounds much more natural in daily life than 'ganar peso'.
Watch the 'De'
Remember: 'Ganar peso' (no 'de'), but 'Subir DE peso' and 'Aumentar DE peso'.
뜻
To increase one's body mass.
The 'Subir' Alternative
If you are in Mexico or Colombia, use 'subir de peso'. It sounds much more natural in daily life than 'ganar peso'.
Watch the 'De'
Remember: 'Ganar peso' (no 'de'), but 'Subir DE peso' and 'Aumentar DE peso'.
Figurative Power
Use 'ganar peso' in your Spanish writing exams to talk about the importance of a topic. It will impress the examiners!
The Abuela Rule
If a Spanish grandmother says you've gained weight, just say 'Gracias'. She's saying you look healthy!
셀프 테스트
Conjugate the verb 'ganar' correctly in the present tense.
Yo como mucho chocolate y siempre _______ peso en invierno.
The subject is 'Yo', so the present tense of 'ganar' is 'gano'.
Choose the most natural phrase for a doctor's appointment.
El médico me preguntó: '¿Usted ha _______ de peso?'
While 'ganado peso' is correct, 'subido de peso' is extremely common with the preposition 'de'. However, 'ganado' would also work if 'de' was removed. Given the 'de', 'subido' is the only correct choice.
Match the Spanish phrase with its English equivalent.
Match the following:
These are the four fundamental actions related to body weight.
Complete the gym dialogue.
Entrenador: 'Si quieres ser más fuerte, tienes que ______ peso.'
In the context of getting stronger ('más fuerte'), gaining weight/muscle is the logical goal.
Match the sentence to the correct context.
Sentence: 'Su opinión está ganando peso en el consejo.'
This is a figurative use of 'ganar peso' meaning to gain influence.
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시각 학습 자료
Ways to say 'Gain Weight'
Contexts for Ganar Peso
Salud
- • El bebé
- • El paciente
- • La dieta
Deporte
- • Músculo
- • Proteína
- • Gimnasio
Metáfora
- • Influencia
- • Importancia
- • Argumentos
연습 문제 은행
5 연습 문제Yo como mucho chocolate y siempre _______ peso en invierno.
The subject is 'Yo', so the present tense of 'ganar' is 'gano'.
El médico me preguntó: '¿Usted ha _______ de peso?'
While 'ganado peso' is correct, 'subido de peso' is extremely common with the preposition 'de'. However, 'ganado' would also work if 'de' was removed. Given the 'de', 'subido' is the only correct choice.
왼쪽의 각 항목을 오른쪽의 짝과 연결하세요:
These are the four fundamental actions related to body weight.
Entrenador: 'Si quieres ser más fuerte, tienes que ______ peso.'
In the context of getting stronger ('más fuerte'), gaining weight/muscle is the logical goal.
Sentence: 'Su opinión está ganando peso en el consejo.'
This is a figurative use of 'ganar peso' meaning to gain influence.
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자주 묻는 질문
10 질문No, it is a neutral and polite way to describe weight gain. 'Engordar' is the one that can be rude.
Yes, it is very common in the gym to say 'ganar peso muscular'.
'Ganar peso' is more common in Spain and formal contexts; 'subir de peso' is the standard in Latin America.
In Spanish, we use kilos. You would say 'He ganado unos dos kilos' (approx 5 lbs).
No, for objects use 'pesar más' or 'aumentar el peso'.
It is almost always 'ganar peso' without the article 'el'.
The opposite is 'perder peso' (to lose weight).
No, 'peso' is the currency, but you would say 'ganar pesos' (plural) to mean earning money.
Yes, to mean gaining influence or importance.
No, 'He ganado peso' is enough. 'Mi peso' sounds redundant.
관련 표현
perder peso
contrastTo lose weight
subir de peso
synonymTo go up in weight
aumentar de peso
synonymTo increase weight
ponerse en forma
similarTo get in shape
masa muscular
specialized formMuscle mass
engordar
synonymTo get fat
