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ajamonarse

to get fat, to run fat, to get plump

Usage

A colloquial, slightly humorous verb meaning to put on weight or get plump — related to jamón (ham), evoking a fleshy, well-fed look. Casual and mildly self-deprecating or teasing in tone, not neutral or clinical the way engordar can be.

Examples
  • Me estoy ajamonando con tanto dulce navideño. — I'm getting plump from all this Christmas candy.
  • Desde que dejó de correr, se ha ajamonado bastante. — Since he stopped running, he's put on quite a bit of weight.
  • No te preocupes, ajamonarse un poco en vacaciones es normal. — Don't worry, putting on a little weight on vacation is normal.
Common mistake

Using ajamonarse in a formal or medical context — it's a jokey, informal word; engordar or aumentar de peso are the neutral choices for serious discussions of weight.

Often confused with engordar.

Simple tenses

Imperative (imperativo)

túajamónate
nosotrosajamonémonos
vosotrosajamonaos

Other

Gerund (gerundio)

ajamonándose

Past participle (participio)

ajamonado

Infinitive (infinitivo)

ajamonarse

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Frequently asked questions

What does "ajamonarse" mean?

"ajamonarse" means "to get fat, to run fat, to get plump".

What is the Imperative (imperativo) of "ajamonarse"?

The imperative (imperativo) of "ajamonarse" is: tú ajamónate, nosotros ajamonémonos, vosotros ajamonaos.

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