English–Spanish
“food” in Spanish
How to say “food” in Spanish
“Food” in Spanish is comida.
A served meal with its dishes and the food on the table.
Example sentences with comida
La comida casera me recuerda a mi infancia.
Home-cooked food reminds me of my childhood.
Tips for using comida
- In casual use la comida often refers to the main meal (frequently at midday), so add a time word if the meaning should be 'food' rather than 'a meal'.
Other Spanish words for “food”
Llevé una vianda para el picnic.
I brought food for the picnic.
¿Dónde puedo comprar alimento barato?
Where can I buy cheap food?