What does "alimentar" mean in English?

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Spanish

alimentar

English

to feed

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Alternative translations of "alimentar"

to nourish
to fuel
to foster
to power

Examples of how to use "alimentar" in Spanish

Spanish
Hay que alimentar bien a las mascotas.
English
You have to feed the pets well.
Spanish
Yo alimento a mi perro cada mañana.
English
I feed my dog every morning.
Spanish
Ayer alimentaste a las gallinas tú.
English
Yesterday you fed the chickens.
Spanish
Cuando era niño, alimentábamos a los patos.
English
When I was a child, we fed the ducks.
Spanish
Mañana alimentaré las plantas del balcón.
English
Tomorrow I will water the plants on the balcony.

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Hay que alimentar bien a las mascotas.

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