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    Dieta (en. Diet)

    /ˈdieta/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    A dietary regimen followed to maintain a healthy state or to lose weight.
    She has started a diet to lose weight.
    Ella ha empezado una dieta para perder peso.
    A set of foods consumed for health reasons or custom.
    The Mediterranean diet is very healthy.
    La dieta mediterránea es muy saludable.
    Restriction or choice of certain foods for ethical or health reasons.
    The vegan follows a diet without animal products.
    El vegano sigue una dieta sin productos de origen animal.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'diaeta', which means 'way of life, regimen'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to go on a diet
    Following a specific food regimen to improve health or lose weight.
    hacer dieta
    balanced diet
    Nutrition that includes all food groups in adequate proportions.
    dieta equilibrada
    low-calorie diet
    A low-calorie dietary regimen, typically used for weight loss.
    dieta hipocalórica

    Related Words

    nutrition
    The process of providing the body with necessary nutrients.
    nutrición
    foods
    Substances consumed to nourish the body.
    alimentos
    calories
    Unit of measurement of the energy provided by foods.
    calorías

    Slang Meanings

    To be on a diet
    Being on a diet means that certain foods are restricted.
    Estar a dieta significa que se restrigen ciertos alimentos.
    Miracle diet
    A miracle diet promises immediate results, but they are often not sustainable.
    Una dieta milagro promete resultados inmediatos, pero suelen no ser sostenibles.