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    Alimentarse (en. Feed)

    /ali­men­tar­se/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    verb
    To receive and assimilate the necessary food for life.
    It is essential to nourish oneself adequately to have energy.
    Es fundamental alimentarse adecuadamente para tener energía.
    To sustain or nourish oneself through food.
    Athletes must nourish themselves in a balanced way to perform better.
    Los atletas deben alimentarse de manera balanceada para rendir mejor.
    To introduce food into the body.
    It is important to nourish oneself at least three times a day.
    Es importante alimentarse al menos tres veces al día.

    Etymology

    From the verb 'to nourish', which comes from the Latin 'alimentare'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to nourish oneself well
    To maintain a balanced and healthy diet.
    alimentarse bien
    to nourish oneself with
    To feed on a specific type of food.
    alimentarse de
    not to nourish oneself adequately
    Not consuming enough nutrients.
    no alimentarse adecuadamente

    Related Words

    food
    Any substance that can be consumed for nourishment.
    alimento
    nutrition
    The process by which the body assimilates nutrients.
    nutrición
    diet
    A set of foods that a person regularly consumes.
    dieta

    Slang Meanings

    To have a snack
    We are going to have a snack to nourish ourselves.
    Nos vamos a echar un tapeo para alimentarnos.
    To celebrate with food
    We are going to feast tonight.
    Vamos a alimentarnos a lo grande esta noche.