What does alimentos in Spanish mean?

What is the meaning of the word alimentos in Spanish? The article explains the full meaning, pronunciation along with bilingual examples and instructions on how to use alimentos in Spanish.

The word alimentos in Spanish means foodstuff, fuel, balanced diet, pellets. To learn more, please see the details below.

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Meaning of the word alimentos

foodstuff

nombre masculino (comida, sustento)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)
El pan es un alimento básico.
Bread is a basic foodstuff.

fuel

nombre masculino (sustento) (figurative)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)
El actor se puso medio poético y dijo que el cariño de su público era el alimento que lo ayudaba a continuar con su carrera.
The actor waxed poetic about how the audience's love was the fuel that kept his career going.

balanced diet

locución nominal masculina (mascotas)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)
El veterinario me recomendó cierta marca de alimento balanceado para gatos geriátricos.
The vet recommended a balanced diet brand for elderly cats.

pellets

locución nominal masculina (rico en nutrientes)

(plural noun: Noun always used in plural form--for example, "jeans," "scissors.")
Compra el alimento concentrado adecuado para la edad de tu perro.
Buy pellets that are appropriate for your dog's age.

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