dieta
fem.noun
1. diet
food plan for health or weight loss
Common combinations
- dieta equilibrada — balanced diet
- dieta vegetariana — vegetarian diet
- dieta sin azúcar — sugar-free diet
- El médico me recomendó una dieta equilibrada.The doctor recommended a balanced diet.
- Está a dieta para perder peso.She is on a diet to lose weight.
- Tengo que seguir una dieta sin azúcar.I have to follow a sugar-free diet.
2. allowance, per diem
money received for travel or work
Common combinations
- dieta diaria — daily allowance
- dieta de viaje — travel allowance
- pagar una dieta — pay an allowance
- La empresa paga una dieta por cada día de viaje.The company pays a daily allowance for each day of travel.
- Los diputados reciben una dieta mensual.Members of parliament receive a monthly allowance.
- La dieta no cubre todos los gastos del hotel.The per diem does not cover all the hotel expenses.
Same root
dietéticodietista
Phrases with this word
ponerse a dietaestar a dietaseguir una dieta