La alimentación
Example: La alimentación adecuada es clave para una buena salud.
Definition
"La alimentación" refers to the process or act of consuming food and nutrients necessary for maintaining health and energy. It encompasses all dietary habits and choices that contribute to proper nourishment, as in the phrase, "La alimentación adecuada es clave para una buena salud."
Etymology
The word "la alimentación" comes from the Spanish verb "alimentar," which derives from the Latin "alimentum," meaning nourishment or food. Did you know? The root "alere" in Latin means to nourish or feed, highlighting the word's deep connection to sustenance and care.
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"La alimentación" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - Medicine - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 109 commonly used words.
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