comida segura
/komida seɡuɾa/from spelling rules
The English phrase "safe food" is translated into Spanish as comida segura.
Which one should you use?
While comida segura refers to food in a general sense, alimentos seguros is the more technical and precise term used in food safety and regulatory contexts.
How does it change in a sentence?
In the phrase comida segura, the adjective segura must agree in gender (feminine) and number (singular) with the noun comida.
Did you know?
- Spanish has a specific word inocuidad to describe the quality of 'safe food' which translates literally to 'innocuousness'.
- The word comida can mean 'food' in general but it is also the standard word for 'lunch' in most Spanish speaking countries.
- The word comida is derived from the past participle of the verb comer meaning 'to eat'.
Examples in context
- Es esencial seguir las normas para garantizar alimentos segurosIt is essential to follow the regulations to ensure safe food
- Se deben implementar medidas para garantizar la inocuidad alimentariaMeasures must be implemented to ensure food innocuousness
- Mantén tus alimentos segurosKeep your food safe
- ¿Es seguro comer carne cruda?Is it safe to eat raw meat?
- Verifica el etiquetado de alimentos para garantizar su seguridadCheck food labeling to ensure its safety
Example conversation
Elena and Mateo are discussing a new restaurant's health standards.
- Elena¿Crees que este restaurante ofrece comida segura?Do you think this restaurant offers safe food?
- MateoSí, tienen todas las certificaciones.Yes, they have all the certifications.
- ElenaMe importa mucho comer comida segura.Eating safe food is very important to me.
- MateoYo también, así que podemos comer aquí.Me too, so we can eat here.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries comida, CC BY-SA 4.0.
