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"Adelgazar" is an intransitive verb which is often translated as "to lose weight", and "ya" is an adverb which is often translated as "already". Learn more about the difference between "adelgazar" and "ya" below.
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)An intransitive verb is one that does not require a direct object (e.g., The man sneezed.).
a. to lose weight
El veterinario dijo que mi perro tiene que adelgazar.The vet said my dog needs to lose weight.
b. to slim down
Intento adelgazar para verme bien el verano que viene.I'm trying to slim down to look good next summer.
c. to slim (United Kingdom)
Regionalism used in the United Kingdom
Trato de adelgazar y no puedo.I'm trying to slim and I can't.
A transitive verb is a verb that requires a direct object (e.g., I bought a book.).
a. to lose
Quiero adelgazar cinco kilos para este verano.I want to lose five kilos in time for this summer.
c. to take off
Tom tendrá que adelgazar 15 kilos para interpretar este papel.Tom will need to take off 15 kilos to play this part.
a. to make thinner
Estos ejercicios te servirán par adelgazar la cara.These exercises will help you make your face thinner.
b. to reduce
Es un buen ejercicio para adelgazar las caderas.It's a good exercise for reducing your hips.
c. to slim down
¿Qué tengo que hacer para adelgazar las piernas?What do I need to do to slim down my legs?
b. to trim
Tendrás que adelgazar la madera a la anchura correcta.You'll need to trim the wood to the correct width.
c. to make thinner
Ahora el alfarero comienza a aplastar el barro y adelgazarlo.Now the potter's starting to flatten the clay and make it thinner.
adelgazarse
A pronominal verb always uses a reflexive pronoun. (e.g., Te ves cansado.).
5. (colloquial) (to become thinner)
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
a. to lose weight
Tú te has adelgazado mucho últimamente, ¿no? ¿Estás a dieta?You've lost a lot of weight lately, haven't you? Are you on a diet?
b. to slim down
Espero adelgazarme un poco después del parto.I hope to slim down a bit after giving birth.
c. to slim (United Kingdom)
Regionalism used in the United Kingdom
No es bueno adelgazarse a base de esas dietas milagro.It's not a good idea to slim with those miracle diets.
a. to thin out
La capa de ozono se ha adelgazado en las últimas décadas.The ozone layer has thinned out in recent decades.
a. to be cut
El presupuesto de educación se adelgazó radicalmente durante la recesión.The education budget was cut dramatically during the recession.
ya(
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)An adverb is a word that describes a verb, an adjective, or other adverbs (e.g., to run quickly, very tired).
a. no direct translation
This refers to an idiomatic word or phrase for which there is no word-for-word translation.
"¡Ya voy!", dijo David al escuchar el timbre."I'm coming!" said David when he heard the doorbell.
Tengo que ir a hacer una llamada. Ya vengo.I have to go make a phone call. I'll be right back.
a. no direct translation
This refers to an idiomatic word or phrase for which there is no word-for-word translation.
Perdón, pero ya conseguí una pareja de baile. - Ya veo.I'm sorry, but I already found a dance partner. - I see.
Me las vas a pagar. Ya vas a ver.You're going to pay for that. Just wait and see.
A conjunction is a word that connects words, phrases, clauses, or sentences (e.g., The cat and the dog slept.).
a. whether
Mis fans siempre me apoyaron, ya en las buenas, ya en las malas.My fans always supported me, whether in good times or in bad times.
An interjection is a short utterance that expresses emotion, hesitation, or protest (e.g., Wow!).
8. (colloquial) (used to express annoyance) (Bolivia) (Mexico) (Nicaragua)
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
Regionalism used in Bolivia
Regionalism used in Mexico
Regionalism used in Nicaragua
a. no direct translation
This refers to an idiomatic word or phrase for which there is no word-for-word translation.
Ya, dejen de pelear.Hey, stop fighting.
¡Ya! Intento concentrarme.Knock it off! I'm trying to focus.
