Alimentos (en. Food)

/aliˈmentos/

Meaning & Definition

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noun

Substances that provide nutrients necessary for the growth and maintenance of the organism.

Foods are essential for good health.

Los alimentos son esenciales para una buena salud.

Everything that is consumed to sustain life.

The foods we consume every day affect our energy.

Los alimentos que consumimos todos los días afectan nuestra energía.

Products that are used in cooking or eating.

At the store, he bought different foods for the week.

En la tienda compró diferentes alimentos para la semana.

From Latin 'alimentum', which means 'nutrient' or 'food'.

organic foods

Food products that are grown without the use of pesticides or chemical fertilizers.

alimentos orgánicos

processed foods

Foods that have been altered from their original state through industrial processes.

alimentos procesados

protein-rich foods

Meals that contain a high amount of proteins, which are important for muscle growth.

alimentos ricos en proteínas

nutrition

The process by which living beings obtain and use food.

nutrición

diet

The set of foods and beverages that a person consumes over a specific period.

dieta

gastronomy

The art of preparing and cooking food.

gastronomía

Food in general, often used informally.

I don’t feel like cooking today, I’m going to order food.

Hoy no tengo ganas de cocinar, voy a pedir alimentos.

Foods that are very inexpensive or of low quality.

That store sells low-quality food.

Esa tienda vende alimentos de mala calidad.

Food that is shared among friends.

Bring some food for the party.

Trae algunos alimentos para la fiesta.