Vitamina (en. Vitamin)

/bi.taˈmi.na/

Meaning & Definition

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noun
Organic compound that is essential in small amounts for normal metabolism.
Vitamins are important for maintaining health.
Las vitaminas son importantes para mantener la salud.
Substance found in food that the body needs to function properly.
A balanced diet should include sufficient vitamins.
Una dieta equilibrada debe incluir suficientes vitaminas.
Fundamental element for preventing diseases and promoting health.
Lack of vitamin D can cause bone problems.
La falta de vitamina D puede causar problemas óseos.

Etymology

It comes from the Latin 'vita', which means life, and 'amina', which refers to chemical compounds.

Common Phrases and Expressions

Vitamin deficiency
Condition of deficiency in essential nutrients.
falta de vitaminas
Vitamin supplement
Product that provides additional vitamins.
complemento vitamínico
Source of vitamins
Food or substance that contains vitamins.
fuente de vitaminas

Related Words

Nutrition
Process by which the body assimilates nutrients.
nutrición
Supplementation
Action of adding nutrients to the diet.
suplementación
Diet
Selection of foods that are consumed regularly.
dieta

Slang Meanings

Food that gives energy.
That drink is like a vitamin for me, it gives me all the energy.
Esa bebida es como una vitamina para mí, me da toda la energía.
Something that is essential for feeling good.
That song is my vitamin for the soul.
Esa canción es mi vitamina para el alma.