ayuno intermitente
/aʝuno inteɾmitente/from spelling rules
Intermittent fasting in Spanish is ayuno intermitente.
This phrase refers to an eating pattern that cycles between periods of fasting and eating. When you want to express the act of practicing this method, you typically use the verb hacer (to do/make), resulting in the phrase hacer ayuno intermitente.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of the noun ayuno (fasting) and the adjective intermitente (intermittent).
How does it change in a sentence?
To make the phrase plural, both the noun and the adjective must take the plural suffix -s, resulting in ayunos intermitentes (intermittent fasts).
How do you pronounce it?
/aʝuno inteɾmitente/
Did you know?
- The word ayuno is a doublet of the anatomical term yeyuno, which refers to the jejunum part of the small intestine.
- Beyond modern health trends, ayuno carries a strong cultural association with Lent in Spain and Latin America due to Catholic traditions.
- In a medical setting, a patient is often asked if they are en ayunas, a phrase meaning 'on an empty stomach' specifically for blood tests or surgeries.
Examples in context
- El ayuno intermitente es una práctica que ha ganado popularidad en los últimos años.Intermittent fasting is a practice that has gained popularity in recent years.
- Voy a ayunar de forma intermitente para bajar de peso.I'm going to do intermittent fasting to lose weight.
- El ayuno intermitente es muy popular ahora.Intermittent fasting is very popular now.
- Estoy probando el ayuno intermitente este mes.I am trying intermittent fasting this month.
- ¿Conoces los beneficios del ayuno intermitente?Do you know the benefits of intermittent fasting?
Example conversation
Elena and Mateo are talking about their new health routines at a cafe.
- Elena¿Qué estás comiendo ahora, Mateo?What are you eating now, Mateo?
- MateoNada, estoy haciendo ayuno intermitente.Nothing, I am doing intermittent fasting.
- Elena¡Qué disciplina! Yo prefiero comer siempre.Such discipline! I prefer to eat all the time.
- MateoEs difícil al principio, pero me siento bien.It is hard at first, but I feel good.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries ayuno, ayuno intermitente, intermitente, CC BY-SA 4.0.
