quiero comida
/kjeɾo komida/from spelling rules
In Spanish, "I want food" is said as quiero comida.
This phrase is a simple statement used to express a desire to eat or a need for food. While quiero comida expresses a desire for food, tengo hambre is the more common way to state the physical sensation of being hungry.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of quiero (I want) and comida (food).
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
The phrase quiero comida can sound blunt or demanding. quisiera comer algo is a more polite way to express the same need in a restaurant or social setting. For a formal way to say this, you can use Quisiera comida, por favor. In formal situations, you can also replace quiero with deseo (I desire). An informal way to express the same need is Tengo ganas de comer algo.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Mexico, you might hear Quiero comida to mean "I want food" or Quisiera algo de comida to mean "I would like something to eat".
How does it change in a sentence?
The word quiero is the first-person singular present indicative form of the verb querer. The word comida is a feminine singular noun.
Did you know?
- In many Spanish-speaking countries, the word comida refers specifically to the mid-day meal, which is usually the largest and most important meal of the day.
- While quiero means 'I want', the verb querer also means 'to love' when used to describe a person.
- In some regions, saying estoy muerto de hambre is a common hyperbole that literally means 'I am dead from hunger'.
Examples in context
- Quiero una pizza margarita, por favor.I want a margherita pizza, please.
- Quiero comida ahora mismo.I want food right now.
Example conversation
A hungry couple is walking home after a long day.
- SofíaTengo mucha hambre, quiero comida.I am very hungry, I want food.
- DanielYo también, Sofía. ¿Qué quieres comer?Me too, Sofia. What do you want to eat?
- SofíaNo sé, Daniel. Tal vez algo ligero.I don't know, Daniel. Maybe something light.
- DanielEstá bien, busquemos un restaurante.Alright, let's look for a restaurant.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
