Cool MateMeaning of Calories
A unit of energy used to measure the amount of energy in food.
In simple words: A unit that measures energy in food and drink.
Calories in a sentence
- This chocolate cake contains 450 calories.
- To maintain weight, one must balance calories consumed with calories burned.
- Many people track their calories to lose weight.
- Drinking soda can add empty calories to your diet.
- Understanding calories helps you make informed food choices.
How to use Calories
Use 'calories' when discussing energy content in food. It's neutral and suitable for everyday conversations about diet and health.
Grammar pattern
countable noun
Memory hint
Think of 'calories' as 'calories' you calculate after eating a meal.
Related words
Collocations with Calories
- burn calories
- reduce calories
- count calories
- high-calorie foods
- low-calorie meals
Synonyms for Calories
- energy
- kcal
- nutritional value
Common mistakes with Calories
- Confused with 'calorie' (singular) as a general term.
- Incorrectly spell as 'calories' when referring to one item.
- Not using the unit when discussing food energy.
Calories appears in
Calories in other languages
- Arabicالعربية
سعرات حرارية
وحدة تقيس الطاقة في الأكل والشرب.
- Bengaliবাংলা
ক্যালোরি
খাবার ও পানীয়তে থাকা শক্তি মাপার একটি একক।
- GermanDeutsch
Kalorien
Eine Einheit, die die Energie in Essen und Trinken misst.
- SpanishEspañol
Calorías
Una unidad que mide la energía en la comida y la bebida.
- Persianفارسی
کالری
یک واحد که انرژی در غذا و نوشیدنی را اندازهگیری میکند.
- FrenchFrançais
Calories
Une unité qui mesure l'énergie dans la nourriture et les boissons.
- Hindiहिन्दी
कैलोरी
भोजन और पेय में ऊर्जा मापने वाली एक इकाई।
- ItalianItaliano
Calorie
Unità che misura l'energia nel cibo e nelle bevande.
- PortuguesePortuguês
Calorias
Uma unidade que mede a energia em comida e bebida.
- RussianРусский
Калории
Единица измерения энергии в еде и напитках.
- Urduاردو
کیلوری
ایک یونٹ جو خوراک اور مشروبات میں توانائی کی پیمائش کرتا ہے۔
- Chinese中文
卡路里
衡量食物和饮料中能量的单位。
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Frequently asked questions about Calories
What does Calories mean?
A unit that measures energy in food and drink.
What is the definition of Calories?
A unit of energy used to measure the amount of energy in food.
How do you use Calories in a sentence?
This chocolate cake contains 450 calories.
Can you give another example of Calories?
To maintain weight, one must balance calories consumed with calories burned.
What are synonyms for Calories?
Common alternatives include energy, kcal, nutritional value.
What words go with Calories?
It commonly pairs with burn calories, reduce calories, count calories, high-calorie foods, low-calorie meals.
What are common mistakes when using Calories?
Confused with 'calorie' (singular) as a general term. Incorrectly spell as 'calories' when referring to one item. Not using the unit when discussing food energy.
How do you pronounce Calories?
US: //ˈkæl.ɚ.iz//, UK: //ˈkæl.ər.iːz//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
When should I use Calories?
Use 'calories' when discussing energy content in food. It's neutral and suitable for everyday conversations about diet and health.