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"Alimentación" is a noun which is often translated as "food", and "alimentos" is a noun which is also often translated as "food". Learn more about the difference between "alimentación" and "alimentos" below.
la alimentación(
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)A feminine noun is almost always used with feminine articles and adjectives (e.g., la mujer bonita, la luna llena).
1. (sustenance)
a. food
Todos tienen derecho a una alimentación adecuada y techo.Everyone has the right to enough food and shelter.
2. (nutrition)
a. diet
Frutas y verduras deben formar la mayor parte de su alimentación.Fruit and vegetables should form the main part of your diet.
a. feeding
Yo me ocupo de la alimentación y cuidado de 1,000 vacas en la granja.I am responsible for the feeding and care of 1,000 cows on the farm.
el alimento(
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)A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., el hombre guapo, el sol amarillo).
1. (sustenance)
a. food
¿Tiene algún alimento que quiera donar a los más necesitados?Do you have any food that you want to donate to those in need?
b. nourishment
La leche maternizada provee alimento abundante a los bebés.The formula provides ample nourishment for infants.
