Also means
to slim down
Usage Note
Adelgazar is the standard verb for losing weight or slimming, used with or without a complement — adelgazó cinco kilos. The opposite is engordar (to gain weight). It is regular -ar and does not require a reflexive pronoun, unlike some body-change verbs.
Examples
"Quiere adelgazar antes del verano."
Natural Translation
She wants to lose weight before summer.

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