Spanish Conversation · Level 150
30 words
Spanish word
calórico
Pronunciation
IPA/kaˈloɾiko/
Meaning
- adjectivehigh-calorie
Example
Este pastel es muy calórico.
This cake is very high in calories.
More examples
Evito el producto calórico cuando quiero perder peso.
I avoid the high-calorie product when I want to lose weight.
Core concept
Small spoonful of an energy-dense spread.
Common phrases
plato calórico
high-calorie dish
producto calórico
high-calorie product
valor calórico
caloric value
Similar words
energético: Supplies readily usable energy when consumed.
nutritivo: Provides essential nutrients in sufficient amounts.
hipercalórico: Contains an exceptionally large amount of calories per serving.
Definition in Spanish
Se usa para alimentos o bebidas que aportan mucha energía en forma de calorías.
Word origin
Derived from Latin calor 'heat' with the suffix -ico, originally describing heat-related properties and now applied to items that deliver a lot of calories.
Usage tips
- English 'caloric' exists but is formal or rare in everyday speech, so translate conversationally as high-calorie or calorie-dense.