heypolyglot
Italian

proteico

/proˈtɛiko/adjectiveC1
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Meaning

protein, high-protein

  • relating to, containing, or rich in protein

In a sentence

Gli atleti seguono spesso un regime alimentare altamente proteico.

Athletes often follow a high-protein diet.

I legumi garantiscono un eccellente apporto proteico a costi contenuti.

Legumes provide an excellent protein intake at low cost.

Questo snack non è abbastanza proteico per il recupero muscolare.

This snack is not high enough in protein for muscle recovery.

Word forms (4)
WordWord forms
proteicomasculine · singular
proteicafeminine · singular
proteicimasculine · plural
proteichefeminine · plural

Usage notes

  • The masculine plural is 'proteici', while the feminine plural is 'proteiche'.
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