diet

• Sustantivo que designa los tipos de alimentos que una persona, animal o comunidad consume habitualmente, o un régimen alimentario especial seguido por razones de salud o para controlar el peso.

A noun referring to the kinds of food that a person, animal, or community habitually eats, or a special course of food to which one restricts oneself for health or weight control.

1. Usual food and drinkA2formal

   The kinds of food and drink that a person, animal, or community habitually consumes.

   Dieta habitual

   • A balanced diet includes fruits, vegetables, and proteins.
   • The doctor recommended a diet rich in fiber.
   • Their diet consists mainly of rice and fish.

   Sinónimosfarefoodnourishmentsustenance

2. Weight-loss regimenA2informal

   A special course of food to which a person restricts themselves, either to lose weight or for medical reasons.

   Dieta para adelgazar

   • She started a new diet to lose weight.
   • He is on a strict diet for his health.
   • This diet promises quick results.

   Sinónimosplanprogramregimeregimen

3. B2formal

   A legislative assembly in certain countries, such as Japan or Germany.

   Dieta o asamblea legislativa

   • The Diet passed a new law on environmental protection.
   • Members of the Diet debated the budget for hours.
   • The Japanese Diet is the country's national legislature.

   Sinónimosassemblychambercongresscouncillegislatureparliament

• Verbo que se usa para referirse a la acción de restringirse en cierto tipo de alimentos, especialmente por razones de salud o control de peso.

A verb used to indicate the act of restricting oneself to a particular kind of food, especially for health or weight control reasons.

1. Restrict food intakeA2formal

   To limit the amount and type of food one eats, especially to lose weight or for health reasons.

   Hacer dieta

   • She is dieting to prepare for her wedding.
   • He has been dieting strictly for three months.
   • Many people diet without consulting a nutritionist.

   Sinónimoslose weightreduceslim

   Antónimosbingefeastgorgeindulgeovereat

2. Follow a specific eating planB1formal

   To eat according to a prescribed or chosen set of foods for medical or personal reasons.

   Hacer dieta

   • The doctor advised him to diet for his high cholesterol.
   • She diets on low-carb foods to manage her diabetes.
   • They diet together as a family to support each other.

   Sinónimoslose weightslimslim down