Spanish word

régimen

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈreximen/

Meaning

  • masculine nounsystem

Example

En este país, el régimen de pensiones cambia con frecuencia.

In this country, the pension system changes frequently.

Illustration for régimen (system)

More examples

Siguió un régimen alimenticio para mejorar su salud.

He followed a dietary regimen to improve his health.

Core concept

Established system that organizes how institutions or practices operate.

Common phrases

  • régimen alimenticio

    dietary regimen

  • régimen de alimentación

    eating habits

Similar words

dieta: Eating routine followed to manage weight or improve health.
nutrición: Process of taking in and using nutrients to support growth, energy, and health.
menú: List of dishes or courses presented for a particular meal or service.
plan de alimentación: Detailed meal schedule tailored to an individual's nutritional needs and lifestyle.

Definition in Spanish

Sistema o modelo establecido que determina cómo se organizan y funcionan instituciones o prácticas en un área determinada, por ejemplo un régimen político, fiscal o alimenticio.

Word origin

The Spanish word comes from medieval Latin regimen meaning 'rule' or 'direction', ultimately from Latin regere 'to guide or rule'.

Usage tips

  • Spanish régimen is a neutral formal term for any established system, while English regime usually refers to a political government and can sound negative.

Other meanings

  • regimenoun
  • dietnoun

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