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Spanish word
dietético
Pronunciation
IPA/djeˈtetiko/
Meaning
- adjectivedietary
Example
El médico me aconsejó comer alimentos dietéticos.
The doctor advised me to eat dietary foods.
More examples
En el supermercado busqué productos dietéticos bajos en azúcar.
At the supermarket I looked for low-sugar weight-loss products.
Core concept
Clinical nutrition.
Common phrases
alimentos dietéticos
therapeutic diet foods
productos dietéticos
weight-loss products
Similar words
alimenticio: Edible items or products constitute food or nourishment.
nutritivo: Nutrient-dense foods deliver vitamins, minerals, or macronutrients that sustain the body.
saludable: Foods or behaviors tend to improve or protect health when used regularly.
Definition in Spanish
Que indica relación con la dietética y la nutrición clínica, no solo con comidas para adelgazar.
Word origin
From Greek δίαιτα 'regimen' via Latin dieta plus the Spanish suffix -ético, the adjective denotes relation to dietetics and clinical nutrition.
Usage tips
- Used mainly for medically prescribed diets, hospital foods, and therapeutic nutrition rather than ordinary 'diet' or low-calorie products.
Other meanings
- nutritionaladjective
Opposites
- hipercalóricohigh-calorieadjective
Related words
- dietadietnoun
- dietistanutritionistnoun