diet
US /ˈdaɪ.ət/
UK /ˈdaɪ.ət/
1.
dieta, alimentación
the kinds of food that a person, animal, or community habitually eats
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A healthy diet includes plenty of fruits and vegetables.
Una dieta saludable incluye muchas frutas y verduras.
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The panda's diet consists almost entirely of bamboo.
La dieta del panda consiste casi enteramente en bambú.
2.
dieta, régimen
a special course of food to which one restricts oneself, either to lose weight or for medical reasons
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She's on a strict diet to lose weight for the wedding.
Ella está a dieta estricta para perder peso para la boda.
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My doctor recommended a low-sodium diet due to my high blood pressure.
Mi médico me recomendó una dieta baja en sodio debido a mi presión arterial alta.
1.
hacer dieta, estar a dieta
restrict oneself to small amounts or special kinds of food in order to lose weight or for medical reasons
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I need to start dieting if I want to fit into that dress.
Necesito empezar a hacer dieta si quiero caber en ese vestido.
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He has been dieting for months to improve his health.
Ha estado haciendo dieta durante meses para mejorar su salud.