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feminine

/ˈdjeta/

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Translation

diet

Word origin

From Latin diaeta, from Greek diaita ('way of life, regimen'). The same source gives English 'diet'.

Origin
Greek
Root
diaita
English cognates
diet

Grammar

Genderfeminine
Pluraldietas

Examples

.

My doctor recommended a healthier diet.

.

She has been on a diet since last month.

equilibrada incluye .

A balanced diet includes fruit and vegetables.

mediterránea .

The Mediterranean diet is very well known.

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It is not easy to follow a strict diet.

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This word is part of lesson 57.