verb (past participle/adjective)
engordado
1. past tense and past participle of fatten; made fat or fatter
The farmer fattened the cattle before selling them.
O fazendeiro engordou o gado antes de vendê-lo.
2. increased in size, weight, or substance
His wallet was fattened by the inheritance.
Sua carteira foi engordada pela herança.
3. used as an adjective describing something that has become fat or larger
The fattened pig was ready for market.
O porco engordado estava pronto para o mercado.
In agricultural contexts, particularly in Brazil and the United States, 'fattened' is commonly used when discussing livestock preparation for market. The term can also be used metaphorically in business or financial contexts to describe increased wealth or resources, reflecting the agricultural heritage of both cultures.
Related Idioms & Phrases
fattened calf (biblical reference to celebration or reward)
fattened up (to increase in size or resources)
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