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"Obesidad" is a noun which is often translated as "obesity", and "sobrepeso" is a noun which is often translated as "excess weight". Learn more about the difference between "obesidad" and "sobrepeso" below.
la obesidad()
A feminine noun is almost always used with feminine articles and adjectives (e.g., la mujer bonita, la luna llena).
1. (medicine)
a. obesity
La obesidad es un factor que predispone a la diabetes.Obesity is a predisposing factor in diabetes.
el sobrepeso()
A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., el hombre guapo, el sol amarillo).
1. (overload)
a. excess weight
Mi maleta tenía cinco kilos de sobrepeso y la aerolínea me cobró un cargo adicional.My suitcase had five kilos of excess weight and the airline charged me an extra fee.
2. (obesity)
a. overweight (adjective)
El doctor puso a mi marido a dieta porque tiene sobrepeso.The doctor put my husband on a diet because he is overweight.
b. excess weight
Muchos niños padecen sobrepeso a causa de la comida rápida.Many children suffer from excess weight due to fast-food consumption.
