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alimentario

food-related, dietary

adjective ah-lee-men-TAH-ryoh Rare

Usage Note

Alimentario is a formal adjective meaning 'relating to food or nutrition': la industria alimentaria ('the food industry'), seguridad alimentaria ('food security'). It is preferred in official, scientific, and regulatory contexts over the more colloquial alimenticio, which carries a similar meaning but is used in everyday speech. The feminine form is alimentaria.

Examples

"La industria alimentaria está regulada por normas estrictas."

Natural Translation

The food industry is regulated by strict standards.

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