How to Say "dietary" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “dietary” is “alimentario” — B1 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.
Examples
La seguridad alimentaria es una prioridad para el gobierno.
Food safety is a priority for the government.
Muchos países sufren una crisis alimentaria grave.
Many countries are suffering a serious food crisis.
Trabajo en el sector alimentario desde hace diez años.
I have worked in the food sector for ten years.
Matching the Noun
This word must match the gender of the thing it describes. If you talk about 'la industria' (feminine), use 'alimentaria'. For 'el sector' (masculine), use 'alimentario'.
Placement
In Spanish, this word almost always comes AFTER the noun it describes, unlike in English where we say 'food crisis' (food comes first).
Alimentario vs. Comida
Mistake: “No me gusta esta crisis de comida.”
Correction: No me gusta esta crisis alimentaria.
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