comer mucho
/komeɾ mut͡ʃo/from spelling rules
The Spanish phrase for "eat lots" is comer mucho.
The phrase is used to describe the act of consuming a large amount of food.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of the infinitive verb comer (to eat) and the adverb mucho (much/a lot).
Which one should you use?
Comer mucho is used for a large quantity of food, whereas comer demasiado would mean "to eat too much" (implying an excessive or problematic amount).
How does it change in a sentence?
To conjugate the phrase for the third-person plural (they/you all), change comer to comen while keeping mucho the same, as in comen mucho. To express the phrase in the preterite past tense for the first person (I), change comer to comí, as in comí mucho.
How do you pronounce it?
/komeɾ mutʃo/
Did you know?
- In Spanish, the verb comer can be used in the idiom comerse el mundo to describe someone who is aggressively pursuing their dreams and ambitions.
- If a host tells you to come mucho while serving, it is often a social cue that you should accept multiple helpings to show your appreciation for the meal.
- The Latin ancestor of mucho, which is 'multus', is the direct source of the English word 'multiply'.
Examples in context
- En la cena de gala, es común comer en abundancia.At the gala dinner, it is common to eat in abundance.
- Los atletas de alto rendimiento necesitan ingerir grandes cantidades de comida para mantener su energía.High-performance athletes need to eat lots to maintain their energy.
- Después del entrenamiento, nos zampamos unos cuantos tacos.After the workout, we gobble down a few tacos.
- Si quieres ganar músculo, tienes que comer mucho.If you want to gain muscle, you have to eat a lot.
- Debes comer mucho para crecer.You must eat lots to grow.
- A mi hermano le gusta comer mucho.My brother likes to eat lots.
- No quiero comer mucho hoy.I do not want to eat lots today.
Example conversation
Mateo and Lucía are at a buffet restaurant.
- Mateo¿Vas a comer mucho hoy, Lucía?Are you going to eat lots today, Lucía?
- LucíaSí, tengo mucha hambre.Yes, I am very hungry.
- MateoYo también quiero comer mucho.I also want to eat lots.
- Lucía¡Perfecto, vamos a por la comida!Perfect, let's go get the food!
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries comer, mucho, CC BY-SA 4.0.
