gordofobia

Portuguese

Etymology

From gordo (“fat”) +‎ -fobia.

Noun

gordofobia f (uncountable)

1. (neologism) fatphobia (fear, dislike or discrimination of obese people)

Usage notes

This neologism is becoming increasingly used by the Brazilian left in political contexts, but is generally rejected by other political groups.

Related terms

• gordofóbico

See also

• lipofobia

Further reading

• “gordofobia” in Dicionário Priberam da Língua Portuguesa.
• “gordofobia” in Dicionário infopédia da Língua Portuguesa. Porto: Porto Editora, 2003–2023.
• “gordofobia” in Dicionário inFormal.
• “gordofobia” in Dicionário Online de Português.

Spanish

Etymology

From gordo (“fat”) +‎ -fobia.

Noun

gordofobia f (uncountable)

1. fatphobia (fear, dislike or discrimination of obese people)