Alimentar
Definition
(verb) To supply with fuel; to provide energy or support for something, often used metaphorically
Examples
“El inesperado giro argumental en la película alimentó intensos debates entre los fans sobre su significado más profundo.”
“La estufa de gas ya no alimenta la cabaña.”
The gas stove doesn't heat the cabin anymore.
“Mi café de las siete me alimenta para toda la mañana.”
My 7 a.m. coffee keeps me going all morning.
“Un par de donaciones alimentó el comedor del barrio durante semanas.”
A couple of donations kept the neighborhood soup kitchen going for weeks.
“No alimentes ese rumor, por favor.”
Don't feed that rumor, please.
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Other Spanish words at this level include Radiante, Atmósfera, Lo Que Sea, Por cierto, and No Pasa Nada. Tap any word to see its definition, examples, and audio.
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