déficit calórico
/defiθit kaloɾiko/from spelling rules
The English phrase calorie deficit is translated into Spanish as déficit calórico.
This phrase refers to a state where a person burns more calories than they consume to lose weight. In informal speech, you might instead describe the process by saying quemar más calorías de las que consumes or quemar más energía de la que consumes.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase déficit calórico is composed of déficit (deficit) and calórico (caloric).
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Spain, a casual way to express this is gastar más calorías de las que consumes or gastar más energía de las que consumes.
How does it change in a sentence?
The adjective calórico must follow the noun déficit and must agree in gender, being masculine.
How do you pronounce it?
/defiθit kaloɾiko/
Did you know?
- The word déficit is an unadapted borrowing from the Latin word dēficit.
- In many Spanish-speaking fitness circles, you may hear people talk about 'el balance energético' rather than using the technical term déficit calórico.
- The root of calórico comes from the Latin caleō, which means 'to be warm'.
Examples in context
- Si quieres perder peso, es importante crear un déficit calórico. Esto significa que debes quemar más calorías de las que consumes diariamente.If you want to lose weight, it's important to create a calorie deficit. This means you must burn more calories than you consume daily.
- El déficit de calorías es un factor clave en el proceso de pérdida de peso. Debemos controlar el consumo calórico y asegurarnos de gastar más de lo que ingerimos.Calorie deficit is a key factor in the weight loss process. We must control calorie consumption and ensure that we spend more than we intake.
- Para perder peso, necesitas un déficit calórico.To lose weight, you need a calorie deficit.
- Estoy en un déficit calórico desde el mes pasado.I have been in a calorie deficit since last month.
- El déficit calórico es clave para tu dieta.A calorie deficit is key to your diet.
Example conversation
Two friends are discussing their fitness goals at the gym.
- SofíaMateo, ¿cómo estás bajando de peso tan rápido?Mateo, how are you losing weight so fast?
- MateoEstoy siguiendo un déficit calórico muy estricto.I am following a very strict calorie deficit.
- SofíaEso suena difícil, ¿no pasas hambre?That sounds difficult, aren't you hungry?
- MateoA veces, pero el déficit calórico funciona bien.Sometimes, but the calorie deficit works well.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries calórico, déficit, CC BY-SA 4.0.
