alimenta
ah-lee-MEN-tah
Quick Reference
📝 In Action
Ella alimenta a los pájaros en el parque.
A1She feeds the birds in the park.
Esta batería alimenta todo el sistema.
B1This battery powers the whole system.
Su actitud alimenta el conflicto.
B2His attitude fuels the conflict.
💡 Grammar Points
One word, two roles
'Alimenta' can be a statement ('He feeds') or a direct command to a friend ('Feed!'). Context tells you which is which.
Using 'Se'
When talking about what an animal eats as a habit, we say 'se alimenta de' (it feeds on) instead of just 'come' (it eats).
❌ Common Pitfalls
Feed a Person vs. Feed a Feeling
Mistake: "Only using it for food."
Correction: Use it for batteries, power, and emotions too! It's much broader than just 'eating'.
⭐ Usage Tips
Formal vs. Informal
Use 'alimenta' to give a command to a friend, but use 'alimente' if you are being formal with a stranger or boss.
🔄 Conjugations
subjunctive
imperfect
present
indicative
preterite
imperfect
present
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: alimenta
Question 1 of 2
In the sentence '¡Alimenta al perro!', what is the speaker doing?
📚 More Resources
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between 'come' and 'alimenta'?
'Come' is simply the act of eating. 'Alimenta' is the act of providing the food or nourishment to someone or something else.