comer
/koˈmeɾ/
comer is the Spanish word for comer (phrase).
The primary meaning of comer is comer (phrase). In informal contexts, you may also encounter the reflexive form comerse, which might be used in informal Spanish to emphasize enjoyment or devouring food.
How does it change in a sentence?
The gerund (present participle) of comer is comiendo (eating). The first-person singular preterite form is comí (I ate), and the second-person singular present subjunctive form is comas (you eat).
How do you pronounce it?
/koˈmeɾ/
Did you know?
- The phrase comerse el coco means to overthink something or to worry excessively, literally translating to 'eating one's own coconut'.
- In certain slang contexts in Mexico, comer can be used as a vulgar euphemism for sexual intercourse.
- The word comer shares a common ancestor with the English word 'consume', both stemming from the Latin root for eating.
Examples in context
- Es importante alimentarse adecuadamente.It is important to nourish oneself adequately.
- Me encanta comer fresas con crema en el verano.I love eating strawberries with cream in the summer.
- No me gusta comer mariscos, prefiero la carne.I don't like eating seafood, I prefer meat.
- Soy alérgico al gluten, así que no puedo comer pan.I am allergic to gluten, so I can't eat bread.
- Quiero comer algo.I want to eat something.
- Quiero comer algo ahora.I want to eat something now.
- ¿A qué hora vas a comer?What time are you going to eat?
- Es hora de comer.It is time to eat.
Example conversation
Javier and Sofía are deciding what to do for lunch.
- JavierSofía, ¿tienes hambre?Sofía, are you hungry?
- SofíaSí, quiero comer algo rico.Yes, I want to eat something delicious.
- JavierPodemos ir a comer pizza.We can go eat pizza.
- Sofía¡Me parece una buena idea!That sounds like a good idea!
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry comer, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries comer, CC BY-SA 4.0.
