How to Say "to feed" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “to feed” is “alimentar” — A1 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.
Examples
Yo alimento a mi perro dos veces al día.
I feed my dog twice a day.
La madre alimenta al bebé con una cuchara.
The mother feeds the baby with a spoon.
Debemos alimentar bien a los niños para que crezcan fuertes.
We must nourish the children well so they grow up strong.
Using 'A' with People
When 'alimentar' is followed by a specific person or pet, you must use the word 'a' before them (e.g., alimentar a mi hijo). This is the 'personal a'.
Confusing 'Alimentar' and 'Comer'
Mistake: “El perro come la comida. (Intending to say: The dog is fed the food.)”
Correction: El perro es alimentado con la comida. ('Comer' means the subject eats; 'alimentar' means the subject gives food.)
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