B1 — Intermediateaggettivo / sostantivo (m.)
sovrappeso
overweight
Synonyms (≈ similar meaning)
in sovrappesoobesocorpulentograsso
Antonyms (≠ opposite meaning)
normopesomagrosnelloin forma
Usage note
'In sovrappeso' is the clinical phrase (overweight). 'Obeso' is a medical term for severe obesity. 'Sovrappeso' as an adjective is more neutral than 'grasso' and is preferred in formal or health contexts.
Example
"Il medico le ha detto che è leggermente in sovrappeso e le ha consigliato una dieta."
"The doctor told her she is slightly overweight and recommended a diet."
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