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    Alimento (en. Food)

    /ali'mento/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Any substance that serves to nourish living beings.
    It is important to choose a balanced food.
    Es importante elegir un alimento equilibrado.
    Food in general.
    Fresh foods are better than processed ones.
    Los alimentos frescos son mejores que los procesados.
    Substance that is consumed to obtain energy and nutrients.
    Rice is a staple food in many cultures.
    El arroz es un alimento básico en muchas culturas.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'alimentum', which means 'nourishment'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    food for the soul
    Substance or activity that provides emotional well-being.
    alimento para el alma
    healthy food
    Food that is beneficial to health.
    alimento saludable
    energy food
    Food that provides energy.
    alimento energético

    Related Words

    nutrition
    Process of providing or receiving necessary nutrients.
    nutrición
    diet
    Meal plan followed for health reasons.
    dieta
    food
    Substance that is consumed, especially that which is prepared to eat.
    comida

    Slang Meanings

    Food in large quantities.
    I brought food for the whole party, real food.
    Traje comida para toda la fiesta, un verdadero alimento.
    Fast food or junk food.
    Sometimes I eat junk food, but I know it isn't healthy.
    A veces como alimento, pero sé que no es saludable.