The term "suplemento" refers to something that is added to complete or enhance something else. In various contexts, it can refer to: - In general terms: an additional item or article. - In law: a document added to a main contract or legal text. - In economics: cash or other resources added to an income or financial statement. - In publishing: an additional section of a newspaper or magazine. - In health: asthe term for nutritional supplements, which are products meant to augment one's diet.
It is quite a common term in both oral and written Spanish, with frequent usage in contexts concerning additional content or products.
El suplemento de la revista incluye un artículo sobre salud.
The supplement of the magazine includes an article about health.
El gobierno presentó un suplemento para las ayudas económicas.
The government introduced a supplement for financial aid.
Compré un suplemento de vitaminas para aumentar mi energía.
I bought a vitamin supplement to boost my energy.
While "suplemento" itself is not usually part of many idiomatic expressions, it is used in contexts that might have idiomatic significance, particularly regarding supplements in diet or addition in other areas. Here are some related expressions:
Un suplemento nunca está de más.
A supplement is never too much. (Meaning that an addition can always be beneficial.)
Esto es solo un suplemento para el tema principal.
This is just a supplement to the main topic. (Implying an addition that enhances the understanding of something central.)
Necesito un suplemento para mejorar el rendimiento.
I need a supplement to improve performance. (Commonly used in sports and health contexts.)
The word "suplemento" derives from the Latin word supplementum, meaning "that which fills up." It combines the root supplere, meaning "to fill up or complete." This reflects its current usage related to adding something extra to complete or enhance.