quiero comer
/kjeɾo komeɾ/from spelling rules
In Spanish, quiero comer is the phrase used to say "I want to eat".
quiero comer is a statement used to express a desire for food. While it directly states the intention to eat, you might also express the physical sensation of hunger by saying tengo hambre. Additionally, if you are feeling excited or anticipating a meal, you can use the informal expression Estoy deseando comer.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of the first-person singular present indicative of querer (I want) and the infinitive comer (to eat).
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Argentina, it is common to use the slang verb morfar instead of comer in relaxed, informal contexts. In Mexico, a cenaduría refers to a small eatery that serves dinner.
How does it change in a sentence?
In Spanish, when one verb follows another to express a desire, the second verb remains in its infinitive form, as seen with comer.
How do you pronounce it?
/kjeɾo komeɾ/
Did you know?
- The phrase comerse los ojos literally means 'to eat one's eyes' and is used to describe staring at someone with intense desire or admiration.
- Using the reflexive form comerse instead of comer often implies that the person is eating the entire portion of food or eating greedily.
- The word comer traces its roots back to the Latin word comedere, which is a combination of com (together) and edere (to eat). This suggests the idea of eating something up completely.
Examples in context
- Me lo quiero comer.I want to eat it.This sentence shows how to use quiero comer with an object.Tatoeba #1767570 by marcelostockle, translation #770113 by marloncori
- Quiero comer un mango.I want to eat a mango.This sentence shows how to use quiero comer with a specific food item.Tatoeba #1287531 by marcelostockle, translation #1037573 by oscarguille
- Quiero comer algo dulce.I want to eat something sweet.This sentence shows how to use quiero comer with a description of food.Tatoeba #2142872 by Shishir, translation #3665218 by _undertoad
- Quisiera comer un plato de carne asada, por favor.I would like to eat a plate of grilled meat, please.
- Me gustaría comer algo ligero para la cena.I would like to eat something light for dinner.
- Desearía comer algo tradicional de la región.I would like to eat something traditional from the region.
- ¡Quiero comer una pizza grande!I want to eat a large pizza!
- Tengo ganas de comer unos deliciosos tacos al pastor.I want to eat some delicious tacos al pastor.
- ¡Tengo ganas de morfar unas empanadas de carne argentinas!I want to eat some Argentine beef empanadas!
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Example conversation
Mateo and Lucía are deciding what to do on a Saturday afternoon.
- MateoTengo mucha hambre, quiero comer algo.I am very hungry, I want to eat something.
- LucíaYo también, ¿quieres ir a un café?Me too, do you want to go to a cafe?
- MateoSí, es una buena idea.Yes, it is a good idea.
- LucíaPerfecto, vamos.Perfect, let's go.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries comer, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
