Te voy a comer
/te boi a komeɾ/from spelling rules
In Spanish, "I will eat you" is expressed as Te voy a comer.
This phrase is used to express the intention of consuming someone or something.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase Te voy a comer literally translates to "I am going to eat you".
Which one should you use?
The most common way to express this intention is Te voy a comer, which translates to "I am going to eat you". However, the single-word future tense Te comeré is also grammatically correct and is the literal translation of "I will eat you".
How does it change in a sentence?
In the phrase Te voy a comer, the object pronoun Te (you) is placed before the conjugated verb voy.
Did you know?
- In many Spanish-speaking cultures, saying Te voy a comer to a baby or a small child is a common way to express that they are adorably cute. It is a gesture of endearment rather than a literal threat.
- Depending on the context and tone, Te voy a comer can be used as a flirtatious or suggestive phrase between romantic partners.
- If you use the single-word future tense Te comeré instead of the common Te voy a comer, you may sound like a villain in a Shakespearean play or a character from an epic poem.
Examples in context
- ¡Qué guapo/a te ves hoy! Te voy a devorar a besosYou look so handsome/beautiful today! I am going to devour you with kisses.
- Te voy a comer si no dejas de moverte.I will eat you if you don't stop moving.
- Eres tan linda que te voy a comer a besos.You are so cute that I am going to eat you up with kisses.
Example conversation
Daniel is jokingly pretending to be a monster to Elena.
- Daniel¡Cuidado, Elena! Te voy a comer.Watch out, Elena! I'm going to eat you.
- Elena¡No lo hagas, Daniel!Don't do it, Daniel!
- Daniel¡Tengo mucha hambre!I'm very hungry!
- Elena¡Deja de jugar!Stop playing!
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
