fattened

[/ˈfætənd/]
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.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
enlargedswollenfattened upplumpedincreased
Antonyms / Antônimos
thinnedslimmedreduceddiminishedweakened

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
engordado
most common usage in Brazilian Portuguese
Rio de Janeiro
engordado
standard usage, no regional variation
São Paulo
engordado
standard usage, no regional variation
Portugal
engordado
identical usage in European Portuguese

Related Words

fattenfatobesityfeedlivestockweight

Related Idioms & Phrases

fattened calf (biblical reference to celebration or reward)
fattened up (to increase in size or resources)
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