Spanish Conversation · Level 66
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Spanish word
alimenticio
Pronunciation
IPA/alimenˈtiθjo/
Meaning
- adjectivenutritional
Example
La etiqueta indica el contenido alimenticio del producto.
The label indicates the product's nutritional content.
More examples
Es importante elegir alimentos con buen valor alimenticio.
It is important to choose foods with good nutritional value.
Core concept
Nutrient-related property of an ingredient or product.
Common phrases
valor alimenticio
nutritional value
producto alimenticio
food product
componente alimenticio
nutrient
Similar words
saludable: Has qualities that help preserve or improve health.
nutritivo: Nourishes the body when eaten by supplying calories, vitamins, or other nutrients.
nutricional: Relates to the analysis or reporting of a food's nutrient content or nutritional value.
Definition in Spanish
Que se refiere a la nutrición o al contenido de nutrientes de un alimento o producto.
Word origin
Built from the Latin root aliment- 'nourishment' plus the suffix -icius through medieval Latin alimenticius, producing Spanish alimenticio to indicate relation to nutrients.
Usage tips
- Common in technical or label contexts and typically paired with words like contenido, valor, or composición rather than used alone to claim a product is healthy.
Other meanings
- alimentaryadjective
Related words
- alimentofoodnoun
- alimentaciónnutritionnoun
- alimentarnourishverb