dieta líquida
/djeta likida/from spelling rules
The English phrase "liquid diet" is translated into Spanish as dieta líquida.
How does it change in a sentence?
The plural form of dieta líquida is dietas líquidas.
Did you know?
- In Spanish, dieta can refer to the daily allowance or 'per diem' provided to officials or employees for travel expenses.
- The term dieta traces back to a Medieval Latin word meaning a 'meeting of councilors', linking the concept of prescribed food to a formal assembly.
- If a Spanish speaker says they are 'a dieta', they might actually mean they are 'on a diet' to lose weight, whereas dieta líquida specifically implies a medical restriction of consistency.
Examples in context
- Mi médico me recomendó seguir una dieta líquidaMy doctor advised me to follow a liquid diet
- La dieta de líquidos debe estar compuesta por alimentos ricos en nutrientesThe liquid diet should be composed of nutrient-rich foods
- Estoy siguiendo una dieta de líquidos para bajar de pesoI'm following a liquid diet to lose weight
- Mi amiga está haciendo una dieta líquida por recomendación del nutricionistaMy friend is on a liquid diet as per the nutritionist's recommendation
- Mi papá sigue una dieta a base de líquidos debido a su problema de masticaciónMy dad is following a liquid-based diet due to his chewing problem
- Estoy en una dieta líquida. Solo consumo jugos frescos y sopas caseras.I'm on a liquid diet. I only consume fresh juices and homemade soups.
- ¿Has oído hablar de la dieta de líquidos?Have you heard about the liquid diet?
- Sí, pero prefiero seguir una dieta a base de líquidos, como batidos de frutas y yogur.Yes, but I prefer to follow a liquid-based diet, like fruit smoothies and yogurt.
- El médico me puso una dieta líquida después de la cirugía.The doctor put me on a liquid diet after the surgery.
- El médico me recomendó una dieta líquida.The doctor recommended a liquid diet to me.
- Sigue la dieta líquida durante tres días.Follow the liquid diet for three days.
Example conversation
Daniel and Elena are talking about Daniel's medical recovery.
- DanielElena, solo puedo tomar caldos y jugos hoy.Elena, I can only have broths and juices today.
- Elena¿Estás haciendo una dieta líquida, Daniel?Are you on a liquid diet, Daniel?
- DanielSí, el doctor dijo que es necesario.Yes, the doctor said it is necessary.
- ElenaEspero que termines tu dieta líquida pronto.I hope you finish your liquid diet soon.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries dieta, CC BY-SA 4.0.
