nutrir

to nourish

nutrir(noo-treer)

transitive verb

1. (to give nutrients to)

a. to nourish

María echa productos químicos en la tierra de sus macetas para nutrir las plantas.

Maria adds chemicals to the soil in her pots to nourish the plants.

b. to feed

Dicen que esta crema nutre la piel del rostro y la deja resplandeciente.

This cream is said to feed the skin on your face and leave it glowing.

2. (to fuel)

a. to feed

Las críticas destructivas lo único que hacen es nutrir el odio.

The only thing destructive criticism does is to feed hatred.

b. to nourish

Los papás de Jaime jugaron un papel decisivo en nutrir su talento como futbolista.

Jaime's parents were instrumental in nourishing his talent for soccer.

3. (to provide; used with "de")

a. to supply

La biblioteca universitaria nutre de libros a todas las facultades.

The university library supplies books to all the faculties.

nutrirse

pronominal verb

4. (to obtain sustenance; often used with "de")

a. to receive nourishment

Cuando estás en el hospital, te ponen suero porque es esencial nutrirse.

When you are hospitalized, they put you on a drip because it is essential that you receive nourishment.

b. to be nourished

Las plantas se nutren de agua y de la luz del sol.

Plants are nourished with water and sunlight.

5. (to be supplied with; used with "de")

a. to be funded by

Este proyecto se nutre exclusivamente de los donativos de nuestra familia.

This project is exclusively funded by donations from our family.

6. (to become stronger; used with "con" or "de")

a. to be fueled by

Mi madre dice que se nutre con el cariño que le damos cuando la visitamos.

My mother says she is fueled by the affection she receives when we see her.

b. to feed on

El escándalo se nutrió de toda la publicidad que recibió hasta forzar la dimisión del ministro.

The scandal fed on all the publicity it received until it forced the minister's resignation.