obese

BrE /əˈbiːz/ AmE /əˈbiːz/

adjective en → es

1 BODY CONDITION [attributive or predicative] B2

having too much body fat; very overweight

obeso, gordo

  • be obese

Collocations obese person · obesity problem

  • She is classified as obese.

    Ella se clasifica como obesa.

2 MEDICAL CONDITION [noun] C1

a medical condition in which a person has too much body fat and is at risk of health problems

obesidad, enfermedad por obesidad

  • suffer from obesity

Collocations treat obesity · prevent obesity

  • He suffers from severe obesity.

    Él sufre de obesidad severa.