come mi carne
/kome mi kaɾne/from spelling rules
The English phrase "eat my meat" is translated into Spanish as come mi carne.
Did you know?
- Depending on the context, come mi carne can sound highly suggestive or erotic because carne is often used as a metaphor for the human body.
- Spanish speakers use the word carne to describe the 'meat' of a fruit, such as an avocado or mango, using the same word as for steak.
- The word carne comes from the Latin carnem, which is the root of English words like 'carnival' and 'carnivore'.
Examples in context
- Cómete mi carneeat my meat
Example conversation
Mateo and Sofía are sharing a meal.
- MateoTengo mucha hambre, Sofía.I am very hungry, Sofía.
- SofíaYo también, Mateo.Me too, Mateo.
- MateoSi quieres, come mi carne.If you want, eat my meat.
- SofíaMuchas gracias, eres muy amable.Thank you very much, you are very kind.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries carne, mi, CC BY-SA 4.0.
