Kilo Lingo

/alimenˈtaɾ/

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Translation

to feed, to nourish

Word origin

From Latin alimentum ('nourishment'), from alere ('to nourish, to feed').

Origin
Latin
Root
alimentum
English cognates
aliment, alimony

Grammar

Verb type-ar regular (1st group)

Examples

irnos.

We have to feed the animals before we leave.

dieta .

A good diet helps to nourish the body and the mind.

.

The mother feeds her baby every three hours.

.

Bears feed on fish and fruit.

¿ ?

What do you feed your dog?

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This word is part of lesson 48.