nutrición
/nutɾiˈθjon/feminine
The Spanish word for nutrition is nutrición.
nutrición is a noun meaning nutrition. You can use the specific phrase nutrición deportiva to mean sports nutrition.
Meaning: nutrition (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
As a feminine noun, nutrición is preceded by the feminine article la rather than el, forming la nutrición.
How do you pronounce it?
/nutɾiˈθjon/
Did you know?
- In Spanish, the term malnutrición is used broadly to cover both undernutrition and overnutrition, rather than just a lack of food.
- The word nutrición shares its DNA with the English word 'nourish', as both stem from the same Proto-Indo-European root meaning 'to suckle' or 'to feed'.
- The Latin root of nutrición is linked to the word 'nurse', which originally meant one who tends to others and provides nourishment.
Examples in context
- La buena nutrición también es una ciencia, y como tal, se puede aprender.Good nutrition is also a science and, as such, can be learnt.This sentence shows how to describe nutrition as a science.Tatoeba #1545085 by marcelostockle, translation #522506 by wma
- Es fundamental mantener una buena alimentación para tener una vida saludable.It is essential to maintain good nutrition for a healthy life.
- La nutrición adecuada es clave para el desarrollo infantil.Proper nutrition is key for child development.
- La nutrición es la clave para una vida saludable y activa.Nutrition is the key to a healthy and active life.
- La nutrición es clave para la salud.Nutrition is key for health.
Example conversation
Alejandro and Lucía are talking at a health seminar.
- Alejandro¿Te interesa el tema de la nutrición?Are you interested in the topic of nutrition?
- LucíaSí, creo que la nutrición es muy importante.Yes, I believe nutrition is very important.
- AlejandroTienes razón, Lucía.You are right, Lucía.
- LucíaPor eso busco una buena guía.That is why I am looking for a good guide.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “nutrition” translations and entries nutrición, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries nutrición, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
