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Italian

alimentazione

/alimentaˈtsjo.ne/noun · feminineB1
Extended vocabulary · Vocabulary rank 6,041

Meaning

diet, nutrition

  • the way a person eats
  • nutrition as a health topic
  • supply or feeding of something

In a sentence

Una buona alimentazione aiuta il corpo.

A good diet helps the body.

La tua alimentazione è equilibrata?

Is your diet balanced?

La sua alimentazione non è molto sana.

His diet is not very healthy.

Word forms (2)
WordWord forms
alimentazionefeminine · singular
alimentazionifeminine · plural

Usage notes

  • Often means eating habits, not just single foods.
  • Common with sana, corretta, equilibrata.
  • In technical contexts it can also mean power supply or fuel supply.

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