Translation of Spanish word "comer" to English
comer
/koˈmeɾ/
Meaning
VerbTo ingest; to be ingested. To consume (something solid or semi-solid, usually food) by putting it into the mouth and swallowing it.
How to use
Comer ('to eat') is a regular -er verb. In Spain, comer specifically refers to lunch (the main afternoon meal).
🇬🇧 English
to eat
Example
Está comiendo una manzana. / No me molestes ahora; ¿No ves que estoy comiendo?
He is eating an apple. / Don't bother me now; Can't you see I'm eating?
¿A qué hora comemos esta noche?
What time do we eat tonight?
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Common phrases
- comer fuera— to eat out
- dar de comer— to feed
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Present Tense (Presente)
Simple Past (Pretérito Indefinido)
Perfect (Pretérito Perfecto)
he comido
Imperative (Imperativo)
Frequency rank: #388 in Spanish
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The Spanish word "comer" means "to eat" in English.
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Yes, here is a practical example: "Está comiendo una manzana. / No me molestes ahora; ¿No ves que estoy comiendo?" (which translates as "He is eating an apple. / Don't bother me now; Can't you see I'm eating?").
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