la
feminine
/alimentaˈθjon/
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Translation
diet, nutrition
Word origin
From alimentar ('to feed'), from Latin alimentum ('nourishment'), from alere ('to nourish'). The same root gives English 'aliment' and 'alimony'.
- Origin
- Latin
- Root
- alimentum
- English cognates
- aliment, alimony
Grammar
Genderfeminine
Pluralalimentaciones
Examples
.
A good diet is key to your health.
.
The doctor advised him to look after his diet.
variada.
Children's nutrition should be varied.
¿ equilibrada?
What do you know about a balanced diet?
sequía .
The drought affected the feeding of the livestock.
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