chubby

BrE /ˈtʃʌbi/ AmE /ˈtʃʌbi/

adjective en → es

1 BODY SHAPE [predicative adjective] B1

slightly fat or plump, especially in a way that is not unattractive

gordo/a (en forma), redondo/a

  • be chubby

Collocations chubby cheeks · a chubby face

  • She has always been a bit chubby.

    Ella siempre ha sido un poco gorda en forma.

2 CHILD [predicative adjective] B1

used to describe a child who is slightly fat or plump, but in an endearing way

gordito/a (en forma), redondito/a

  • be chubby

Collocations chubby cheeks · a chubby baby

  • The baby has chubby little hands.

    El bebé tiene manitas gorditas.