alimentación
“alimentación” means “diet” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:
diet, nutrition
Also: food supply
📝 In Action
Una alimentación sana es muy importante para crecer.
A1A healthy diet is very important for growing up.
Los expertos recomiendan una alimentación equilibrada.
A2Experts recommend a balanced diet.
Estamos mejorando la alimentación de los animales en la granja.
B1We are improving the food supply for the animals on the farm.
power supply, feeding
Also: input
📝 In Action
Corta la alimentación eléctrica antes de reparar el cable.
B2Cut the power supply before repairing the cable.
El problema está en la alimentación de combustible del motor.
B2The problem is in the engine's fuel feed.
La máquina se detuvo por falta de alimentación de papel.
C1The machine stopped due to a lack of paper feed.
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Quick Quiz: alimentación
Question 1 of 3
Which of these is the most natural way to say 'a balanced diet'?
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📚 Etymology▼
From the Latin 'alimentatio', which comes from 'alere', a verb meaning 'to nourish' or 'to make grow'.
First recorded: 13th century
Cognates (Related words)
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between 'comida' and 'alimentación'?
'Comida' usually refers to a specific meal (like lunch) or a specific dish on a plate. 'Alimentación' refers to the general act of nourishing oneself or a person's overall diet.
Can I use 'alimentación' to talk about animal food?
Yes, it is used for humans, animals, and even machines. It describes the system or process of providing what is needed to function.
Is it 'alimentación balanceada' or 'equilibrada'?
Both are used and understood! 'Equilibrada' is slightly more common in Spain, while 'balanceada' is very common in Latin America.