nutricionista
/nutɾiθjoˈnista/
The Spanish word for nutritionist is nutricionista.
How does it change in a sentence?
The word nutricionista can be used for a male nutritionist. To make the word plural, add -s to form nutricionistas. When referring to a male nutritionist, use the masculine article el to say el nutricionista. When referring to a female nutritionist, use the feminine article la to say la nutricionista.
How do you pronounce it?
/nutɾiθjoˈnista/
Did you know?
- In Spain, the title nutricionista is strictly regulated, and using it without a government-recognized degree can lead to legal penalties.
- In some Latin American countries, a nutritionist might be more commonly called a 'nutriólogo' instead of a 'nutricionista'.
- While the word comes from the Latin 'nutritio', it shares an ancient root with the English word 'nurse'.
Examples in context
- El nutricionista recomendó seguir una dieta balanceada y hacer ejercicio regularmente.The nutritionist recommended following a balanced diet and exercising regularly.
- Mi doctor me derivó a un especialista en nutrición para mejorar mis hábitos alimentarios.My doctor referred me to a nutrition specialist to improve my eating habits.
- Voy a visitar a mi dietista para que me ayude a planificar una alimentación más saludable.I'm going to visit my nutritionist to help me plan a healthier diet.
- Mi amiga es una experta en nutrición y me dio consejos para mejorar mi alimentación.My friend is a nutrition expert and gave me advice to improve my eating habits.
- Mi nutricionista es muy amable.My nutritionist is very kind.
- Necesito hablar con un nutricionista.I need to talk to a nutritionist.
- La nutricionista me dio una dieta.The nutritionist gave me a diet.
Example conversation
Lucía is telling Javier about her new health plan.
- Javier¿Por qué estás comiendo tan sano?Why are you eating so healthy?
- LucíaEs que mi nutricionista me recomendó esto.It's because my nutritionist recommended this to me.
- JavierAh, entiendo. ¿Es buena la nutricionista?Ah, I see. Is the nutritionist good?
- LucíaSí, ella es excelente.Yes, she is excellent.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry nutricionista, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries nutricionista, CC BY-SA 4.0.
