adelgazar
v.
thin, slim, become thin or thinner
adelgazar
= lose + weight, slim down.
Ex: The article 'Keeping New Year's resolutions while counting down to the new millennium' discusses the following topics: self-discipline; losing weight; stopping smoking; starting an exercise programme; paying off bills; and meeting someone new.
Ex: The abundance of book types and titles makes display and merchandising increasingly difficult; some booksellers are dealing with this by slimming down or cutting out certain categories.
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* pastilla para adelgazar = diet pill, slimming pill.
* pĂldora para adelgazar = slimming pill.