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"Thick" is an adjective which is often translated as "grueso", and "fat" is an adjective which is often translated as "gordo". Learn more about the difference between "thick" and "fat" below.
thick(
thihk
)An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
1. (size)
a. grueso
They covered the cake with a thick layer of frosting.Cubrieron el pastel con una capa gruesa de glaseado.
b. gordo (colloquial)
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
You wouldn't believe how thick my math book is.No te imaginas lo gordo que es mi libro de matemáticas.
3. (dense)
4. (language)
5. (colloquial) (stupid)
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
a. corto (colloquial)
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
His new friend is a bit thick.Su nuevo amigo es un poco corto.
6. (voice)
a. pastosa (from drinking too much)
His voice was thick when he answered the phone.Tenía la voz pastosa cuando contestó al teléfono.
7. (slang) (having a big butt and legs)
A very informal word or phrase used by a particular group or community as a substitute for standard language (e.g., joint, john).
b. gordibueno (colloquial)
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
Sara likes thick guys.A Sara le gustan los hombres gordibuenos.
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.
The snow fell so thick that it was unsafe to drive.Nevó tan copiosamente que conducir era peligroso.
The toast was spread thick with jelly.La tostada tenía una capa bien gruesa de jalea.
A noun is a word referring to a person, animal, place, thing, feeling, or idea (e.g., man, dog, house).
a. no direct translation
This refers to an idiomatic word or phrase for which there is no word-for-word translation.
I met them in the thick of the night.Me los encontré en plena noche.
She likes to be in the thick of things.Le gusta estar donde está la acción.
fat(
faht
)An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
1. (overweight)
2. (thick)
3. (colloquial) (lucrative)
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
a. jugoso
He just signed a fat contract that will keep him on the team for the next five years.Acaba de firmar un contrato jugoso que lo mantendrá en el equipo para los próximos cinco años.
4. (colloquial) (expressing contempt)
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
a. no direct translation
This refers to an idiomatic word or phrase for which there is no word-for-word translation.
A fat lot of help you were last time! I prefer to do it alone.¡De mucha ayuda fuiste la última vez! Prefiero hacerlo solo.
You? Get a promotion? Fat chance!¿Que te van a dar una promoción? ¡No me hagas reír!
A noun is a word referring to a person, animal, place, thing, feeling, or idea (e.g., man, dog, house).
A transitive verb is a verb that requires a direct object (e.g., I bought a book.).
7. (archaic) (to fatten)
A word or phrase that is no longer used in contemporary language and is recognized as being from another era (e.g., thou).
a. cebar
The pigs had been fatted over the previous six months and were now at their optimal market weight.Los cerdos habían sido cebados durante los seis meses anteriores y ahora tenían el peso ideal para ser vendidos.
