carbohidratos
/kaɾboidɾatos/from spelling rules
The English word carbohydrates is carbohidratos in Spanish.
carbohidratos refers to carbohydrates. You can also use the phrase estos carbohidratos to mean "these carbohydrates".
What does it mean word for word?
The word carbohidratos is a direct cognate of the English word "carbohydrates".
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Latin American countries, especially Mexico, the term hidratos de carbono is commonly used. In Spain, it is common to use the formal alternative glúcidos for carbohidratos.
How does it change in a sentence?
The singular form of the word is carbohidrato.
How do you pronounce it?
/kaɾboidɾatos/
Did you know?
- While carbohidratos is a technical term, Spanish speakers often use the word harinas (literally 'flours') to refer to any carbohydrate-rich food, such as bread or pasta, when discussing dieting.
- The term hidratos de carbono literally translates to 'carbon hydrates', reflecting an old chemical theory that these molecules were combinations of carbon and water.
- In a culinary context in Spain, if a chef speaks of hidratos, they are often shortening the phrase hidratos de carbono in a way that sounds quite technical for a kitchen.
Examples in context
- Los azúcares son carbohidratos.Sugars are carbohydrates.This sentence is useful for identifying that sugars belong to the category of carbohidratos.Tatoeba #3541099 by hayastan, translation #13050680 by araneo
- El porcentaje de carbohidratos en las célula animal es de aproximadamente el seis por ciento.The percentage of carbohydrates in animal cells is approximately 6 percent.This sentence is useful for discussing the percentage of carbohidratos in animal cells.Tatoeba #1389838 by hayastan, translation #1440832 by CK
- Los carbohidratos son una fuente importante de energía para nuestro cuerpo.Carbohydrates are an important source of energy for our body.
- Traté de evitar los carbos esta semana, pero fue difícil resistirse al pan caliente.I tried to avoid carbs this week, but it was hard to resist the warm bread.
- Prefiero comer alimentos bajos en hidratos de carbono para cuidar mi salud.I prefer to eat low-carb foods to take care of my health.
- Los glúcidos son una fuente esencial de energía para nuestro organismo.Carbohydrates are an essential source of energy for our bodies.
- Evita comer demasiados carbohidratos por la noche.Avoid eating too many carbohydrates at night.
Example conversation
Alejandro and María are discussing a new diet at home.
- Alejandro¿Cuántos carbohidratos tiene este pan?How many carbohydrates does this bread have?
- MaríaTiene bastantes, Alejandro.It has quite a few, Alejandro.
- AlejandroEntonces no lo comeré hoy.Then I won't eat it today.
- MaríaEs una buena idea para tu dieta.It is a good idea for your diet.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
