aliment

• Substantivo que designa aquilo que serve de alimento ou sustento, ou seja, a comida ou o que nutre o organismo. Em sentido figurado, pode indicar aquilo que sustenta ou mantém algo, como um sentimento ou uma instituição.

A noun referring to a source of materials that nourishes the body, such as food or sustenance.

1. Nourishment or foodB2formal

   A substance that provides nutrients to sustain life and growth.

   Alimento ou nutrição

   • The doctor recommended a diet rich in natural aliment.
   • Plants derive aliment from the soil and sunlight.
   • Proper aliment is essential for a healthy immune system.

   Sinônimosfarefoodnourishmentnutrimentsustenance

2. Sustenance or supportC1formal

   Anything that sustains or supports, not limited to physical food.

   Alimento ou sustento

   • Books are the aliment of the mind.
   • The charity provides aliment for both the body and the soul.
   • Emotional aliment is as important as physical nourishment.

   Sinônimoskeepmaintenancenourishmentsubsistencesupportsustenanceupkeep

• Verbo arcaico que significa nutrir, alimentar ou prover sustento e meios de subsistência.

An archaic verb meaning to nourish, feed, or provide with sustenance.

1. Nourish or sustainC1formal

   To provide with food or other substances necessary for growth, health, and good condition.

   Alimentar ou sustentar

   • A balanced diet properly aliments the body.
   • The nurse carefully alimented the patient through a feeding tube.
   • Good soil aliments the plants, helping them thrive.

   Sinônimosfeedmaintainnourishnutrifysupportsustain

   Antônimosdeprivestarveundermineweaken