This is the 1669th most frequent Portuguese word.
alimento
"Alimento" means "food" or "nourishment" in English.
In this sentence, 'alimento' refers to food as a nutritional substance consumed for sustenance.
O arroz é um alimento básico na dieta de muitas pessoas.
Rice is a staple food in the diet of many people.
Here, 'alimento' is used to describe a specific type of prepared food with beneficial properties.
A sopa de lentilhas é um alimento nutritivo e saudável.
Lentil soup is a nutritious and healthy food.
In this context, 'alimentos' is a general term referring to various types of food items.