food

S1 W1

BrE /fʊd/ AmE /fud/

noun en → es

1 EATABLE SUBSTANCE [uncountable] A1

any substance that can be eaten and drunk to provide energy for the body

alimento, comida, comestible

Collocations healthy food · fast food

  • We need to buy some food.

    Necesitamos comprar algo de comida.

2 MEAL [countable] A2

a meal, especially one of the main meals of the day such as breakfast or dinner

comida, cena, desayuno

Collocations three square meals a day · a hearty meal

  • I had an early dinner.

    Tomé la cena temprano.

3 FOOD STUFF [countable] B1

a particular type of food, such as meat or vegetables

alimento, comida, vegetales

Collocations meat and two veg · a variety of foods

  • She likes to eat a lot of different foods.

    Ella le gusta comer muchos tipos de alimentos.

4 FOOD STUFF [uncountable] B1

food that is prepared and sold in shops, restaurants, etc.

alimento, comida, producto alimenticio

Collocations fresh food · organic food

  • The store sells a wide range of fresh foods.

    La tienda vende una amplia variedad de alimentos frescos.

5 FOOD STUFF [countable] B1

food that is prepared and sold in shops, restaurants, etc.

alimento, comida, producto alimenticio

Collocations a food stall · street food

  • There are many street foods to try.

    Hay muchos alimentos callejeros para probar.

6 FOOD STUFF [uncountable] B1

food that is prepared and sold in shops, restaurants, etc.

alimento, comida, producto alimenticio

Collocations fast food · takeaway food

  • I ordered some takeaway food.

    Pedí algo de comida para llevar.

7 FOOD STUFF [countable] B1

food that is prepared and sold in shops, restaurants, etc.

alimento, comida, producto alimenticio

Collocations a food court · food festival

  • The mall has a large food court.

    El centro comercial tiene un gran patio de comidas.

8 FOOD STUFF [uncountable] B1

food that is prepared and sold in shops, restaurants, etc.

alimento, comida, producto alimenticio

Collocations organic food · processed food

  • We try to eat organic food as much as possible.

    Intentamos comer alimentos orgánicos lo más posible.