metabolismo
metabolísmo with stress marks
metabolism
Usage Note
Metabolismo is used in medical, nutritional, and fitness contexts to describe the body's chemical processes for converting food into energy. It has become increasingly common in casual conversations about diet and weight management.
Examples
" Mabilis ang metabolismo niya. "
Natural Translation
His/Her metabolism is fast.
Literal Translation
Fast the metabolism his/her.
" Mabilis ang kanyang metabolismo kaya hindi siya madaling tumaba. "
Natural Translation
His/Her metabolism is fast, so he/she doesn't gain weight easily.
Literal Translation
Fast the his/her metabolism so not he/she easily to-get-fat.
" Ayon sa doktor, bumabagal ang metabolismo ng tao habang tumatanda, kaya mahalaga ang regular na ehersisyo. "
Natural Translation
According to the doctor, a person's metabolism slows down with age, so regular exercise is important.
Literal Translation
According to doctor, slowing the metabolism of person while aging, so important the regular exercise.
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