When we refer to someone as "obeso," it means they are grossly fat or overweight. It's a term used to describe a person who has a very high amount of body fat, often to the point of impacting their health. For instance, a doctor might tell a patient, "Usted es obeso y debe perder peso," meaning "You are obese and must lose weight."
It's a direct and clinical term, so you might hear it in medical contexts or discussions about public health. While similar to words like "gordo" (fat), "obeso" carries a more formal and often more severe connotation, highlighting a significant health concern rather than just a general description of size. Think of it as the Spanish equivalent of "obese" in English.
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El hombre es muy obeso y necesita hacer ejercicio.
The man is very obese and needs to exercise.
Ella era una mujer obesa, pero perdió mucho peso.
She was an obese woman, but she lost a lot of weight.
Los gatos obesos pueden tener problemas de salud.
Obese cats can have health problems.
Comer demasiada comida chatarra puede hacer que te vuelvas obeso.
Eating too much junk food can make you become obese.
El médico le dijo que estaba obeso y debía cambiar su dieta.
The doctor told him he was obese and should change his diet.
Es importante prevenir la obesidad desde la infancia.
It's important to prevent obesity from childhood.
A veces, las personas obesas tienen dificultad para moverse.
Sometimes, obese people have difficulty moving.
Ser obeso puede aumentar el riesgo de enfermedades cardíacas.
Being obese can increase the risk of heart diseases.
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Choose the word that means 'fat' or 'overweight' in Spanish.
'Obeso' means fat or overweight. 'Delgado' means thin, 'alto' means tall, and 'bajo' means short.
Which of these sentences uses 'obeso' correctly?
'Obeso' describes something that is fat or overweight. A cat that eats a lot would likely be fat.
What is the opposite of 'obeso'?
The opposite of 'obeso' (fat/overweight) is 'flaco' (thin/skinny).
A person who is 'obeso' is very thin.
False. 'Obeso' means grossly fat or overweight, not thin.
If someone is 'obeso', they are likely to need bigger clothes.
True. Being 'obeso' means being fat or overweight, so bigger clothes would be needed.
Eating a lot of healthy food makes you 'obeso'.
False. While eating too much can lead to being 'obeso', healthy food itself is not the cause. It's the quantity and type of food that matters.
Listen for 'obeso' and what it describes.
Pay attention to the gender of 'obesa'.
Listen for the question being asked.
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El perro es obeso.
Focus: o-BEE-so
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La mujer no es obesa.
Focus: o-BEE-sa
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Él es un poco obeso.
Focus: O-be-so
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This sentence means 'She is not obese.' The correct order is subject, negative, verb, adjective.
This sentence means 'The dog is obese.' The correct order is article, noun, verb, adjective.
This sentence means 'I don't like to be obese.' The correct order is negative, indirect object pronoun, verb, infinitive verb, adjective.
Describe a person using adjectives. Start with, 'Mi amigo es...' (My friend is...). Try to include at least two descriptive words.
Well written! Good try! Check the sample answer below.
Sample answer
Mi amigo es alto y delgado. Tiene el pelo castaño y ojos verdes. Es muy simpático.
Imagine you are describing someone you met. Write two sentences. For example: 'Ella es mi nueva vecina. Es muy amable.' (She is my new neighbor. She is very kind.)
Well written! Good try! Check the sample answer below.
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Él es mi nuevo compañero de clase. Es muy inteligente y ayuda a todos.
Write a short sentence about what someone is not. For example: 'Ella no es aburrida.' (She is not boring.)
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Sample answer
Él no es perezoso. Siempre trabaja duro.
¿Cómo es María?
Read this passage:
María es una chica alta y tiene el pelo largo y oscuro. Le gusta mucho leer libros de aventura. Siempre está sonriendo y es muy amable con todos sus amigos.
¿Cómo es María?
The passage says María es una chica alta y le gusta mucho leer libros de aventura. (María is a tall girl and she likes to read adventure books a lot.)
The passage says María es una chica alta y le gusta mucho leer libros de aventura. (María is a tall girl and she likes to read adventure books a lot.)
¿Por qué Juan saca buenas notas?
Read this passage:
Juan es un estudiante muy bueno. Siempre hace su tarea y estudia mucho para los exámenes. Por eso, siempre saca buenas notas. Es un poco tímido, pero muy inteligente.
¿Por qué Juan saca buenas notas?
The passage states, Siempre hace su tarea y estudia mucho para los exámenes. Por eso, siempre saca buenas notas. (He always does his homework and studies a lot for exams. That's why he always gets good grades.)
The passage states, Siempre hace su tarea y estudia mucho para los exámenes. Por eso, siempre saca buenas notas. (He always does his homework and studies a lot for exams. That's why he always gets good grades.)
¿Qué le gusta hacer a la abuela?
Read this passage:
Mi abuela tiene ochenta años. Es una persona muy activa para su edad. Le encanta cocinar y siempre nos prepara comida deliciosa. Tiene el pelo blanco y una sonrisa muy bonita.
¿Qué le gusta hacer a la abuela?
The passage says, Le encanta cocinar y siempre nos prepara comida deliciosa. (She loves to cook and always prepares delicious food for us.)
The passage says, Le encanta cocinar y siempre nos prepara comida deliciosa. (She loves to cook and always prepares delicious food for us.)
The man we saw yesterday was a little overweight.
My dog is so fat he needs a diet.
I don't want to be overweight, that's why I exercise.
Read this aloud:
El gato de mi vecina está muy obeso.
Focus: obeso
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Es importante no volverse obeso.
Focus: volverse obeso
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A veces es difícil controlar el peso y no ser obeso.
Focus: controlar el peso
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El perro estaba tan ___ que apenas podía moverse.
The dog was so obese it could barely move. 'Obeso' is the most accurate term for 'grossly fat'.
Su estilo de vida sedentario lo llevó a volverse ___.
His sedentary lifestyle led him to become obese. 'Obeso' directly relates to the consequence of a sedentary lifestyle.
La dieta rica en grasas y azúcares lo hizo ___.
The diet rich in fats and sugars made him obese. 'Obeso' is the appropriate result of such a diet.
Para evitar ser ___, es importante hacer ejercicio regularmente.
To avoid being obese, it's important to exercise regularly. Exercise helps prevent obesity.
El médico le recomendó perder peso porque estaba ___.
The doctor recommended he lose weight because he was obese. This is a common medical recommendation for someone who is obese.
Muchos problemas de salud están relacionados con ser ___.
Many health problems are related to being obese. Obesity is a known risk factor for various health issues.
Choose the best synonym for "obeso".
Both 'obeso' and 'gordo' mean fat, but 'obeso' often implies a more extreme state of being overweight.
Which of these words is the opposite of "obeso"?
'Delgado' means thin, which is the opposite of 'obeso' (obese).
Which sentence correctly uses the word "obeso"?
'Obeso' refers to a person or animal being overweight, not an object or an idea.
Being 'obeso' is generally considered a sign of good health.
Being 'obeso' (obese) is generally associated with health problems, not good health.
A person who is 'obeso' is usually very thin.
'Obeso' means grossly fat or overweight, so a person who is 'obeso' would not be thin.
It is common to use 'obeso' to describe a person who eats too much junk food.
Excessive consumption of junk food can contribute to a person becoming 'obeso'.
This sentence discusses the health risks associated with obesity, a common topic when using the word 'obeso'.
This sentence uses 'obesidad' (the noun form of 'obeso') in a formal context, referring to a global health issue.
This sentence discusses comprehensive strategies for managing obesity, providing practical context for the word.
Focus on understanding the global health issue described.
Listen for the proposed solutions to the problem.
Pay attention to the health risks associated with the term.
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Podríamos decir que la persona obesa enfrenta desafíos no solo físicos, sino también psicológicos y sociales considerables.
Focus: obesa, desafíos, psicológicos, sociales
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La comunidad médica internacional subraya la necesidad de un enfoque integral y humanitario para el tratamiento y la prevención de la obesidad.
Focus: integral, humanitario, tratamiento, prevención
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Para evitar ser obeso, es fundamental adoptar hábitos de vida saludables desde una edad temprana, incluyendo una dieta equilibrada y ejercicio regular.
Focus: evitar, fundamental, equilibrada, regular
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Mi abuelo es hipertenso y tiene que controlar su dieta.
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