comida tailandesa
/komida tailandesa/from spelling rules
Thai food in Spanish is comida tailandesa.
Use comida tailandesa to refer to food that originates from Thailand. You may also use cocina tailandesa when you are specifically referring to Thai cuisine or the specific style of Thai cooking.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of comida (food) and the adjective tailandesa (Thai).
How does it change in a sentence?
Because comida is a feminine noun, the adjective must agree in gender, which is why the form is tailandesa.
Did you know?
- In some Spanish-speaking regions, 'comida' can specifically mean 'lunch', so saying 'la comida tailandesa' might be misinterpreted as 'the Thai lunch' rather than 'Thai food' in general.
- The word comida shares a Latin root with the English word 'comestible', which describes something that is safe or fit to be eaten.
- While 'comida' is the standard word for food, you might see the word 'gastronomía' used in high-end menus to describe 'comida tailandesa' in a more sophisticated, professional context.
Examples in context
- Añoro un montón la comida tailandesa.I really miss Thai food.This sentence shows how to express a strong longing for comida tailandesa.Tatoeba #5638645 by arh, translation #5636641 by CK
- Nunca he comido comida tailandesa.I've never eaten Thai food.This sentence is useful for stating that you have never eaten comida tailandesa.Tatoeba #14046451 by mervert1, translation #5850703 by CK
- ¿Qué platos tailandeses recomiendas?What Thai dishes do you recommend?
- Me gustaría probar el Pad Thai.I would like to try Pad Thai.
- ¡La comida tailandesa estuvo deliciosa!The Thai food was delicious!
- Realmente disfruté de la gastronomía tailandesa.I really enjoyed Thai cuisine.
- ¡Me encanta la comida de Tailandia!I love Thai food!
- Me encanta la comida tailandesa.I love Thai food.
- 2 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Sofía and Alejandro are deciding what to eat for dinner.
- Sofía¿Quieres cenar algo especial hoy?Do you want to eat something special today?
- AlejandroSí, me apetece la comida tailandesa.Yes, I feel like having Thai food.
- SofíaPerfecto, conozco un restaurante muy bueno.Perfect, I know a very good restaurant.
- Alejandro¡Genial! Vamos entonces.Great! Let's go then.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries comida, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
