English–Spanish
“protein” in Spanish
Spanish
Pronunciation
IPA/pɾoteˈina/
Example
Los huevos son una buena fuente de proteína.
Eggs are a good source of protein.
How to say “protein” in Spanish
“Protein” in Spanish is proteína.
Molecule made of amino acids that builds tissues and can function as an enzyme.
Example sentences with proteína
Después de la carrera, necesito alimentos con proteína para recuperarme.
After the race, I need foods with protein to recover.
Tips for using proteína
- Singular proteína refers to the substance in general, while plural proteínas appears on nutrition labels or when listing amounts, for example '5 g de proteínas'.