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dieta

diet

noun DYEH-tah Rare

Origin: From Greek diaita (way of life, regimen).

Usage Note

Dieta refers to a dietary regimen (estar a dieta = to be on a diet) but also to the everyday diet or eating pattern (dieta mediterránea = Mediterranean diet). A false friend: in Spanish dieta also means a daily allowance or per diem paid to employees or public officials (las dietas del político = the politician's expenses).

Examples

"El médico le recomendó una dieta equilibrada."

Natural Translation

The doctor recommended a balanced diet.

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