quiero comerte ahora mismo
/kjeɾo komeɾte aoɾa mismo/from spelling rules
The English phrase 'i want to eat you right now' is translated into Spanish as quiero comerte ahora mismo.
This phrase is used metaphorically to express intense sexual or romantic attraction.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of quiero (I want), comer (to eat), the suffix -te (you), ahora (now) and mismo (right/exactly).
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Mexico, you can say ¡Tengo un antojo de comerte ahorita mismo! and in Argentina, you can say ¡Te quiero devorar en este mismo instante!
How does it change in a sentence?
The direct object pronoun te (you) is attached to the end of the infinitive comer to form comerte. Alternatively, the pronoun te can be placed before the conjugated verb quiero to form te quiero comer.
How do you pronounce it?
/kjeɾo komeɾte aoɾa mismo/
Did you know?
- In some Spanish-speaking cultures, the idea of 'eating' someone can be extended to babies, where adults say they want to 'eat' the baby because they are so cute.
- The word ahora actually comes from the Latin phrase hāc hōrā, which means 'at this hour'.
- In certain Caribbean Spanish dialects, the 's' in mismo might be aspirated or dropped in rapid speech, making it sound more like mihmo.
Examples in context
- Eres tan sexy, quiero comerte ahora mismo.You are so sexy, I want to eat you right now.
- No puedo esperar, quiero comerte ahora mismo.I can't wait, I want to eat you right now.
- Estás increíble, quiero comerte ahora mismo.You look incredible, I want to eat you right now.
Example conversation
Javier and María are having a romantic moment at home.
- JavierTe ves hermosa esta noche.You look beautiful tonight.
- María¿De verdad piensas eso?Do you really think so?
- JavierSí, quiero comerte ahora mismo.Yes, I want to eat you right now.
- MaríaMe encantas, Javier.I adore you, Javier.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries ahora, mismo, CC BY-SA 4.0.
