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alimento

food

noun ah-lee-MEN-toh Less Common
Food & Drink Ingredients

Origin: From Latin alimentum (nourishment).

Also means

nourishment

Usage Note

Alimento is more formal and broader than comida: it refers to any substance that nourishes, including in scientific or nutritional contexts (alimentos ricos en proteínas, protein-rich foods). Comida is the everyday word for a meal or food. The plural alimentos is used in legislation (e.g. child-support payments are also called alimentos).

Examples

"Los alimentos frescos son más saludables."

Natural Translation

Fresh foods are healthier.

Literal Translation

The foods fresh are more healthy

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