No. 9,438 in Spanish
alimentarse
To feed oneself or nourish oneself.
In a sentence
Es importante alimentarse saludablemente para mantener buena salud.
It's important to eat healthily to maintain good health.
In this sentence, 'alimentarse' is used reflexively to express the general action of eating or nourishing oneself in a healthy way.
Los animales en el bosque se alimentan de plantas y pequeños insectos.
The animals in the forest feed on plants and small insects.
Here, 'alimentarse' describes how animals obtain sustenance from their environment.
Durante su enfermedad, prefirió alimentarse de caldos y jugos.
During their illness, they preferred to nourish themselves with broths and juices.
In this context, 'alimentarse' is used to indicate the deliberate choice of sustenance while recuperating.
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