la cadena alimenticia
/la kadena alimentiθja/from spelling rules
The food chain in Spanish is la cadena alimenticia.
This phrase refers to the sequence of organisms in an ecosystem where each one is eaten by the next. Related terms include Ecosistema (Ecosystem), Depredador (Predator) and Presa (Prey).
What does it mean word for word?
The word cadena literally means chain.
Which one should you use?
While la cadena alimenticia is a standard way to express this concept, la cadena alimentaria is a common synonym that is often used in scientific contexts. Additionally, the term Cadena Trófica can be used to describe the food chain.
Did you know?
- In some contexts, using the word cadena alone can refer to a television network, which could cause confusion if the context of food is not clear.
- The term trófica in Cadena Trófica comes from the Greek word trophē, which means 'nourishment'.
- The term alimentaria in la cadena alimentaria is often used when discussing the industrial or commercial process of food production rather than just nature.
Examples in context
- La cadena alimentaria es fundamental para el equilibrio de los ecosistemas.The food chain is crucial for ecosystem balance.
- Un buen ejemplo de la cadena trófica es el siguiente.A good example of the food chain is the following.
- La delicada cadena alimentaria se ve afectada por la contaminación.The delicate food chain is affected by pollution.
- La compleja cadena trófica está compuesta por varios eslabones.The complex food chain is comprised of several links.
- El depredador está en la parte superior de la cadena alimenticia.The predator is at the top of the food chain.
- La cadena alimenticia es fundamental para el ecosistema.The food chain is fundamental to the ecosystem.
- Los depredadores controlan la cadena alimenticia.Predators control the food chain.
- Cualquier cambio afecta a la cadena alimenticia.Any change affects the food chain.
Example conversation
Elena and Alejandro are studying biology together.
- ElenaMira este dibujo de la cadena alimenticia.Look at this drawing of the food chain.
- AlejandroEs muy interesante, Elena.It is very interesting, Elena.
- Elena¿Quién se come al conejo en la cadena alimenticia?Who eats the rabbit in the food chain?
- AlejandroCreo que el zorro se lo come.I think the fox eats it.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
