Spanish · Everyday Verbs
"to eat" in Spanish: comer
comer
To eat in Spanish is comer. Present forms beginners need are como, comes, and come. Comer is a regular -er verb, so the pattern stays steady.
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How to pronounce comer
Say it
koh-MEHR / KOH-moh
/ko.ˈmeɾ/, /ˈko.mo/
Comer is koh-MEHR. Como is KOH-moh. Comes is KOH-mehs.
"to eat" in Spanish: quick reference
| Spanish | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| comer | to eat Dictionary form. | Dictionary form. |
| como | I eat First-person present. | First-person present. |
| comes / come | you eat / he-she eats Questions and habits. | Questions and habits. |
| comemos / comen | we eat / they eat Plural; ustedes comen. | Plural; ustedes comen. |
| comida | food / meal Related noun from the same family. | Related noun from the same family. |
How to use comer in real life
- 1At lunch
Como arroz con frijoles casi siempre.
I eat rice and beans almost always.
Como states a habit.
- 2Asking a friend
¿Comes carne o prefieres verduras?
Do you eat meat or prefer vegetables?
Comes is the tú form.
- 3Making plans
Queremos comer temprano hoy.
We want to eat early today.
Comer stays infinitive after queremos.
Mistakes English speakers make with comer
Incorrect: Yo comer pizza.
Correct: Yo como pizza.
Conjugate comer: yo como.
Incorrect: Como la hambre.
Correct: Tengo hambre. / Quiero comer.
Hunger is tengo hambre, not como.
Good to know
Good to knowMeal times vary by country, but comer still names the act of eating. In many places the big midday meal is el almuerzo, and people still say vamos a comer.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Choosing lunch near campus
ChatPal
¿Qué comes normalmente aquí?
What do you usually eat here?
You
Como tacos o una ensalada.
I eat tacos or a salad.
ChatPal
Hoy yo como sopa. ¿Vienes?
Today I'm eating soup. Are you coming?
You
Sí. Quiero comer algo ligero.
Yes. I want to eat something light.
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FAQ
Common questions about "to eat" in Spanish
How do I conjugate comer in the present?
Como, comes, come, comemos, comen.
Is comida the same as comer?
No. Comer is the verb. Comida means food or a meal.
How do I say let's eat?
Vamos a comer is common and clear.
How do you pronounce come?
KOH-meh. Soft final e, not like English come.
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