Metabolismo (en. Metabolism)

/metaboˈlismo/

Meaning & Definition

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noun

The process by which organisms convert food into energy.

Metabolism is fundamental for the functioning of the human body.

El metabolismo es fundamental para el funcionamiento del cuerpo humano.

A set of chemical reactions that occur in cells.

An efficient metabolism helps maintain a healthy weight.

Un metabolismo eficiente ayuda a mantener un peso saludable.

The rate at which the organism burns calories.

Having a good metabolism can facilitate weight loss.

Tener un buen metabolismo puede facilitar la pérdida de peso.

From the Greek 'metabole', meaning 'change'.

speed up the metabolism

Increase the rate of metabolic processes.

acelerar el metabolismo

slow metabolism

Reference to the body's low calorie-burning rate.

metabolismo lento

basal metabolism

The amount of energy the body expends at rest.

metabolismo basal

metabolic balance

State in which energy intake and expenditure are balanced.

equilibrio metabólico

catabolism

The process of breaking down complex substances into simpler compounds.

catabolismo

anabolism

The process of synthesizing substances necessary for the organism.

anabolismo

calories

Unit of measurement of the energy provided by food.

calorías

Being in 'burn' mode (active metabolism)

After exercising, I'm in burn mode.

Después de hacer ejercicio, estoy en modo quema.

Slow as a metabolism

Today I feel slow like a lazy metabolism.

Hoy me siento lento como un metabolismo perezoso.