Spanish Conversation · Level 67
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Spanish word
nutriente
Pronunciation
IPA/nuˈtɾjente/
Meaning
- masculine nounnutrient
Example
¿Consumes suficientes nutrientes?
Do you consume enough nutrients?
More examples
Las frutas son una buena fuente de nutrientes.
Fruits are a good source of nutrients.
Core concept
Essential substance in food that the body uses for growth, function, and energy.
Common phrases
fuente de nutrientes
source of nutrients
alimento rico en nutrientes
nutrient-rich food
déficit de nutrientes
nutrient deficiency
Similar words
proteína: Protein that supplies amino acids used to build and repair body tissues.
carbohidrato: Carbohydrate that serves as a fast source of energy for muscles and the brain.
vitamina: Vitamin that supports specific bodily functions in tiny amounts and helps maintain balance.
grasa: Fat that stores energy for long-term use and helps insulate and protect the body.
Definition in Spanish
Sustancia presente en los alimentos que el cuerpo necesita para crecer, funcionar y obtener energía.
Word origin
From Latin nutrire 'to nourish', the present participle nutriens was nominalized to refer to things that nourish the body.
Usage tips
- Spanish distinguishes nutrición (the overall process) from nutrientes, and the plural nutrientes is normal when listing specific vitamins, minerals, or macronutrients.