Spanish Phrase
¿Esta receta es nutritiva?
Meaning
The sentence asks whether a particular recipe is nutritious, i.e., if it provides a good amount of essential nutrients. It focuses on the inherent quality of the dish rather than a temporary state.
When to use
Use this question when you’re looking at a recipe, a menu, or a dish someone has prepared and you want to know if it’s health‑ful and balanced. It’s common in cooking classes, nutrition discussions, or casual conversations about diet.
✦Grammar Breakdown
¿Estarecetaesnutritiva?
Esta (demonstrative adjective)
‘Esta’ points to a feminine singular noun that is close to the speaker; it must agree in gender and number with the noun.
es (ser)
Use the verb ‘ser’ to describe an inherent, permanent quality of something, such as its nutritional value.
nutritiva (adjective agreement)
The adjective must match the gender (feminine) and number (singular) of the noun ‘receta’.
🗨In Conversation
¿Esta receta es nutritiva?
Is this recipe nutritious?
Sí, lleva muchas verduras, legumbres y una porción de proteína magra.
Yes, it contains lots of vegetables, legumes, and a portion of lean protein.
✕Common Mistakes
¿Esta receta está nutritiva?
Use ‘ser’ (es) for permanent qualities like nutrition; ‘estar’ describes temporary states.
¿Esta receta es nutritivo?
The adjective must agree with the feminine noun ‘receta’. Use ‘nutritiva’.
↔Alternatives
¿Esta comida es saludable?
Is this food healthy?
¿Este plato tiene buen valor nutricional?
Does this dish have good nutritional value?
¿Esta receta aporta muchos nutrientes?
Does this recipe provide many nutrients?
Cultural Tip
In many Spanish‑speaking countries, people often use ‘saludable’ for a general sense of healthiness, while ‘nutritiva’ is more specific to the nutritional content. When talking about traditional dishes, it’s polite to acknowledge the cultural value of the food before critiquing its health aspects.