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food
/fuːd/
What does "food" mean in Spanish?
comidaI love Italian food.
Me encanta la comida italiana.
How to use "food" correctly: definitions and examples in Spanish?
general
Sustancia ingerida por los seres vivos para obtener nutrientes y energía.
Breakfast is the most important meal of the day.
El desayuno es la comida más importante del día.
Fast food is often high in calories but low in nutrients.
La comida rápida suele tener muchas calorías pero pocos nutrientes.
In Spanish, 'food' can also refer to a meal (e.g., 'I'm having food at 2 PM').
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Diferencia entre 'food' y 'meal'
'Food' se refiere a la comida en general (ej. 'I like spicy food'), mientras que 'meal' se refiere a una comida específica (ej. 'I had a big meal yesterday').
Origen de la palabra
From Old English 'fōda', related to Old High German 'fuoza' (fodder), and Latin 'pāstus' (pasture).
Notas de uso
In Spanish, 'food' is often translated as 'comida' in general contexts, but 'alimento' is used for 'nutrient' or 'sustance' in technical contexts.
Diccionario Inglés-Español