/alimenˈtaɾ/
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Translation
to feed, to nourish
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Word origin
From Latin alimentum ('nourishment'), from alere ('to nourish, to feed').
- Origin
- Latin
- Root
- alimentum
- English cognates
- aliment, alimony
Grammar
Conjugation
Regular -ar conjugation. Pronouns: yo, tú, él/ella/ud., nos., vos., ellos/uds..
Indicative
| Person | Present | Preterite | Imperfect | Future | Conditional |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| yo | alimento | alimenté | alimentaba | alimentaré | alimentaría |
| tú | alimentas | alimentaste | alimentabas | alimentarás | alimentarías |
| él/ella/ud. | alimenta | alimentó | alimentaba | alimentará | alimentaría |
| nos. | alimentamos | alimentamos | alimentábamos | alimentaremos | alimentaríamos |
| vos. | alimentáis | alimentasteis | alimentabais | alimentaréis | alimentaríais |
| ellos/uds. | alimentan | alimentaron | alimentaban | alimentarán | alimentarían |
Subjunctive
| Person | Present | Imperfect (-ra) | Imperfect (-se) |
|---|---|---|---|
| yo | alimente | alimentara | alimentase |
| tú | alimentes | alimentaras | alimentases |
| él/ella/ud. | alimente | alimentara | alimentase |
| nos. | alimentemos | alimentáramos | alimentásemos |
| vos. | alimentéis | alimentarais | alimentaseis |
| ellos/uds. | alimenten | alimentaran | alimentasen |
Imperative
| Person | Affirmative |
|---|---|
| tú | alimenta |
| ud. | alimente |
| nosotros | alimentemos |
| vosotros | alimentad |
| uds. | alimenten |
Non-finite
- Gerund / present participle
- alimentando
- Past participle
- alimentado
Examples
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We have to feed the animals before we leave.
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A good diet helps to nourish the body and the mind.
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The mother feeds her baby every three hours.
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Bears feed on fish and fruit.
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What do you feed your dog?
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Start your free weekThis word is taught in chapter 26, lesson 10: alimentar, caridad, llegada and 7 more words.