A term of endearment used towards overweight people or simply as a nickname, not necessarily related to their physical appearance. Also, it is used to reference the Spanish Christmas Lottery, which is the biggest lottery draw in Spain.
Examples
- Spanish: 1) Mi tío siempre ha sido el gordo de la familia. 2) Este año, espero ganar el Gordo.
- English: 1) My uncle has always been the 'el gordo' of the family. 2) This year, I hope to win the 'El Gordo'.