A alimentação
Example: A alimentação saudável é importante para o corpo.
Definition
"A alimentação" refers to the process or act of providing or obtaining the necessary nutrients and energy through consuming food, which is essential for maintaining health and supporting bodily functions, as in the phrase 'A alimentação saudável é importante para o corpo.'
Etymology
The word "a alimentação" comes from the Portuguese verb "alimentar," meaning to feed or nourish, which in turn derives from the Latin "alimentum," meaning nourishment or food. Did you know? The root "al-" relates to growth and nurturing, reflecting the word's connection to sustaining life.
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