Spanish word

polifenol

Pronunciation

IPA/polifeˈnol/

Meaning

  • masculine nounpolyphenol

Example

Este té contiene polifenoles.

This tea contains polyphenols.

Illustration for polifenol (polyphenol)

More examples

Las frutas rojas son ricas en polifenoles.

Red fruits are rich in polyphenols.

Core concept

Plant compounds with multiple phenolic groups.

Common phrases

  • rico en polifenoles

    rich in polyphenols

  • alto en polifenoles

    high in polyphenols

  • buena fuente de polifenoles

    good source of polyphenols

Similar words

antioxidante: Substances that help protect body cells from oxidative damage.
flavonoide: Plant compounds that contribute to a plant's color and taste.

Definition in Spanish

Se refiere a compuestos naturales con múltiples grupos fenólicos presentes en plantas y relacionados con propiedades nutricionales.

Word origin

Spanish polifenol derives from the prefix poli- 'many' and fenol 'phenol', naming plant chemicals that contain several phenolic (aromatic ring with an OH) groups.

Usage tips

  • In health conversations, speakers often ask '¿Qué alimentos contienen polifenoles?' when requesting examples rather than vague claims.

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