alimentá-lo

feed him

→ alimentar

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feed him The ending -lo means “him” or sometimes “it,” depending on context. This form is used after the infinitive alimentar and requires the accent in alimentá-lo.

PO: Preciso alimentá-lo antes de sair.

EN: I need to feed him before leaving.

Tenho alimentá-lo.

I have to feed him.

— Gangues de Wasseypur - Parte 1 (2012)

Vão alimentá-lo no hospital.

They will feed him at the hospital.

— Assunto de Família (2018)

Esqueceram de alimentá-lo.

They forgot to feed him.

— Meu Amigo Ivan Lapshin (1985)

Só perguntei por quanto tempo vamos ter que alimentá-lo e vesti-lo, senhor.

I just asked how long we're going to have to feed and clothe him, sir.

— “O Morro dos Ventos Uivantes” (2026)