This is the 12054th most frequent Spanish word.
ingerir
To ingest or consume, typically by swallowing.
Here, 'ingerir' is used in its literal sense, meaning to consume food or drinks orally.
Es importante ingerir alimentos saludables para mantener una buena salud.
It is important to ingest healthy foods to maintain good health.
In this case, 'ingerir' is used metaphorically, implying the act of absorbing or accepting information.
No es recomendable ingerir información falsa sin verificarla previamente.
It is not advisable to ingest false information without verifying it first.
Here, 'ingerir' is specifically used to mean taking medicine orally, suggesting careful and deliberate intake.