Quiero más comida
/kjeɾo mas komida/from spelling rules
The English phrase "I want more food" is expressed in Spanish as Quiero más comida.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of Quiero (I want), más (more) and comida (food).
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
Using Me gustaría más comida (I would like more food) is a more polite way to express the same desire in a restaurant or social setting.
How does it change in a sentence?
The verb Quiero is the first-person singular present indicative of querer (to want).
Did you know?
- The verb querer used in Quiero can also mean 'to love' when referring to people. In a romantic context, saying Te quiero is a common way to express affection.
- In certain Latin American countries, instead of más comida, you might hear people ask for el refuerzo to refer to a second helping or extra portion.
- In Spanish, the word comida is derived from the past participle of the verb comer. This means the word for 'food' is essentially the act of having eaten.
Examples in context
- Me gustaría más comida, por favor.I would like more food, please.
- Quiero más comida, por favor.I want more food, please.
- ¿Me pones algo más de comida, por favor?Could you give me some more food, please?
- ¿Me das más comida, por favor?Can you give me more food, please?
- Todavía quiero más comida.I still want more food.
- Si tengo hambre, quiero más comida.If I am hungry, I want more food.
Example conversation
Alejandro and María are finishing a meal at a restaurant.
- AlejandroMaría, ¿todavía tienes hambre?María, are you still hungry?
- MaríaSí, Alejandro, quiero más comida.Yes, Alejandro, I want more food.
- AlejandroEstá bien, pediremos otro plato.Alright, we will order another dish.
- MaríaGracias, eres muy amable.Thank you, you are very kind.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
