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proteína

protein

noun proh-teh-EE-nah Less Common
Food & Drink Ingredients

Usage Note

Proteína is typically used in the plural (proteínas) when discussing dietary intake: alimentos ricos en proteínas ('protein-rich foods'). The accent on the i signals a hiatus — the e and i are separate syllables, not a diphthong. In colloquial gym or nutrition talk, proteína (singular) often refers informally to a protein supplement or shake.

Examples

"La carne es rica en proteínas."

Natural Translation

Meat is rich in proteins.

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