Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

engordar

verb
/ẽ.ɡor.ˈdaɾ/
Definition
To gain weight; to make or become fat.
Examples
  • After the holidays, many people worry about engordar due to all the feasting.
  • He decided to engordar his pet to keep it warm during the winter.
  • Eating late at night can cause you to engordar over time.
Meaning
The process of increasing in body mass, usually due to an increase in fat.
Synonyms
  • gordar
  • engordar-se
  • fartar