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How to Say "input" in Spanish

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alimento

ah-lee-MEN-toh/a.liˈmen.to/

nounB1general
Use 'alimento' when referring to input as nourishment or sustenance, often in a figurative sense for the mind or soul.
A small, vibrant green sapling growing strongly out of rich brown soil, illuminated by gentle sunlight, symbolizing sustenance or figurative support.

Examples

La lectura es alimento para el alma y la mente.

Reading is food/nourishment for the soul and the mind.

Su ambición era el principal alimento de sus acciones.

His ambition was the main fuel for his actions.

entrada

en-TRAH-dah/enˈtɾaða/

nounB2computing
Choose 'entrada' specifically for computer-related contexts, referring to data entered into a system or a record in a log.
An open, thick, leather-bound diary resting on a wooden desk, with a simple feather quill pen lying across the blank page.

Examples

Añadí una nueva entrada al diario de viaje.

I added a new entry to the travel diary.

Mi última entrada en el blog tuvo muchos comentarios.

My latest blog post had many comments.

inyección

nounB1general
Use 'inyección' when 'input' refers to resources, like money or effort, being added or injected into something to help it function or grow.

Examples

La empresa necesita una inyección de capital urgente para seguir operando.

The company needs an urgent infusion of capital to keep operating.

Confusing Nourishment with Data Entry

Learners often mistakenly use 'alimento' for any type of input, including technical data. Remember that 'alimento' refers to nourishment or sustenance, while 'entrada' is typically used for data or entries in computing and records.

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