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Spanish word
proteína
Pronunciation
IPA/pɾoteˈina/
Meaning
- feminine nounprotein
Example
Los huevos son una buena fuente de proteína.
Eggs are a good source of protein.
More examples
Después de la carrera, necesito alimentos con proteína para recuperarme.
After the race, I need foods with protein to recover.
Core concept
Molecule made of amino acids that builds tissues and can function as an enzyme.
Common phrases
proteína en polvo
protein powder
consumo de proteína
protein intake
plan alto en proteína
high-protein plan
Similar words
nutriente: Essential food component that the body needs for growth and normal function.
alimento: Edible item consumed to supply the body with nutrients and energy.
grasa: Calorie-dense substance of fatty acids that the body stores and uses for energy.
carbohidrato: Sugars and starches that supply quick, readily available energy.
Definition in Spanish
Molécula compuesta por aminoácidos que sirve para construir tejidos y actuar como enzimas y que tiene valor nutricional esencial.
Word origin
Spanish proteína comes from French protéine and ultimately from Greek proteios meaning 'primary', and it names the essential molecules that build tissues and can function as enzymes.
Usage tips
- Singular proteína refers to the substance in general, while plural proteínas appears on nutrition labels or when listing amounts, for example '5 g de proteínas'.
Related words
- hiperproteicohigh-proteinadjective
- proteicoproteicadjective