slim

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BrE /slɪm/ AmE /slɪm/

adjective en → es

1 BODY SHAPE [attributive], [predicative] A2

having a thin body, especially in comparison with other people of the same height or age

delgado, esbelto, delgada

  • be slim

Collocations slim figure · stay slim

  • She's very slim for her age.

    Ella es muy delgada para su edad.

2 REDUCE [intransitive] B1

to become thinner or less fat, especially by eating less and exercising more

adelgazar, empequeñecerse

  • slim down

Collocations slim down to a certain weight · slim down quickly

  • He's slimming down for his wedding.

    Él está adelgazando para su boda.

3 REDUCE [transitive] B2

to make something smaller or less in size, amount, or importance

reducir, disminuir

  • slim down to a certain level

Collocations slim down costs · slim down the workforce

  • The company has slimmed down its operations.

    La empresa ha reducido sus operaciones.