comilón
/komilon/from spelling rules
The Spanish phrase for big eater is comilón.
A big eater is a person who eats a large amount of food.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Mexico and some Central American countries, the term goloso or golosa can be used to describe a big eater. In Argentina, the phrase buen diente is used to refer to someone who has a good appetite or is fond of eating.
How does it change in a sentence?
If the person being described is female, use the feminine form comilona. The plural form of comilón is comilones.
How do you pronounce it?
/komilon/
Did you know?
- In many Spanish-speaking cultures, calling a friend comilón can actually be an affectionate compliment. It suggests the person has a joyful and enthusiastic zest for enjoying life through food.
- In Spanish, the suffix -ón used in comilón is often used to create 'augmentatives' that turn a quality into an exaggeration or a personality trait.
- In Spain, you might hear the word glotón used similarly to comilón, but it often carries a much harsher, more judgmental tone regarding someone's lack of self-control.
Examples in context
- Él es un comilón.He is a big eater.This sentence is useful for identifying a male big eater using comilón.Tatoeba #1316123 by alexmarcelo, translation #301295 by CM
- Ella es una gran comedora y nunca deja nada en su plato.She is a big eater and never leaves anything on her plate.
- Los niños son tragones, siempre piden segundos.The children are big eaters, they always ask for seconds.
- Él tiene un apetito voraz y come sin parar.He has a voracious appetite and eats non-stop.
- Jose es un tragón. Siempre está comiendo.Jose is a big eater. He's always eating.
- Mi hermano es un comilón.My brother is a big eater.
- No seas tan comilón y deja un poco.Don't be such a big eater and leave some.
Example conversation
Daniel and María are at a buffet restaurant.
- María¡Daniel, eres un comilón!Daniel, you are a big eater!
- DanielEs que la comida está muy rica.It's just that the food is very delicious.
- MaríaPero ya te acabaste todo el plato.But you already finished the whole plate.
- DanielTengo mucha hambre hoy.I am very hungry today.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
