"Abultado" is an adjective in Spanish.
/a.bulˈta.ðo/
"Abultado" describes something that is large, swollen, or bulky in size or appearance. It can refer to physical objects, shapes, or even abstract concepts such as amounts and figures. The word is often used in both everyday conversation and written contexts, though it may appear more frequently in written descriptions due to its somewhat formal connotation.
The bag was so bulky that it couldn't be closed.
El libro tenía un diseño abultado por su gran cantidad de páginas.
The book had a bulky design due to its large number of pages.
Su abdomen se veía abultado después de la cena.
While "abultado" may not be a central element in many idioms, it can be combined with various contexts to enhance its meanings. Here are a few examples:
To have the plastic bulging: Refers to an object that has an oversized design.
Una razón abultada: Suele utilizarse en contextos donde se exageran las razones o motivaciones.
An inflated reason: Often used in contexts where reasons or motivations are exaggerated.
Vivir con una billetera abultada: Implica tener mucho dinero o riqueza.
The term "abultado" comes from the verb "abultar," which means "to bulge" or "to swell." The prefix "a-" is derived from the Latin "ad," indicating a direction towards something, while "bulto" refers to a bulk or a mass, emphasizing the idea of something being large or swollen.
Synonyms: - Voluminoso (voluminous) - Inflado (inflated) - Gordo (fat, thick)
Antonyms: - Delgado (thin) - Esbelto (slender) - Compacto (compact)