Hinchado

The Spanish word 'hinchado' primarily describes a state of being swollen or inflated. This can apply to physical body parts, such as from injury or illness, or more metaphorically to other concepts. The word implies an increase in size due to the accumulation of fluids, air, or other substances. It can also describe an exaggerated sense of self-importance or arrogance, where someone feels inflated with pride. The context determines whether the swelling is literal or figurative, physical or emotional.

Hinchado meaning with examples

• Después de la picadura de abeja, mi brazo se puso muy hinchado y rojo. I immediately applied ice and a cream to reduce the swelling. The doctor confirmed it was a reaction.
• El río creció tanto que el banco del rio estaba hinchado. The increased water level during the rain, expanded the riverbanks, and made the river look very wide. We had to be careful crossing the bridge.
• Con su ascenso, se volvió un poco hinchado y distante. She thought she was above everyone else because of her position, and she isolated herself by her attitude. It was such a pity.
• El globo hinchado por los niños se escapó volando. The children loved blowing up the balloons at the party, they played with them all day until they were tired. But one balloon flew away.