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How to Say "nourishment" in Spanish

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alimento

ah-lee-MEN-toha.liˈmen.to

nounA1general
Use 'alimento' when referring to the actual food or substance that provides nourishment.
A colorful bowl overflowing with various fresh fruits like apples, bananas, and grapes, symbolizing general food.

Examples

Necesitas comer alimentos frescos para estar sano.

You need to eat fresh food to be healthy.

El arroz es un alimento básico en muchas culturas.

Rice is a staple food in many cultures.

¿Qué tipo de alimento le das a tu perro?

What kind of food do you give your dog?

Gender Check

Remember that 'alimento' is masculine, so you must use 'el' or 'un' before it: 'el alimento'.

Mixing up 'alimento' and 'comida'

Mistake: “Using 'alimento' when referring to a specific meal (e.g., 'el alimento de la noche').”

Correction: Use 'comida' for a specific meal (lunch, dinner). 'Alimento' refers more to the general substance or category of food, often used in formal or nutritional contexts.

nutrición

nounA2general
Use 'nutrición' to talk about the broader concept of the process of providing or obtaining the food necessary for health and growth.

Examples

Una buena nutrición es la base de una vida sana.

Good nutrition is the foundation of a healthy life.

Alimento vs. Nutrición

Learners often confuse 'alimento' and 'nutrición' by using them interchangeably. Remember that 'alimento' is the physical food itself, while 'nutrición' is the concept of how the body uses food for health.

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