Spanish phrase
No puedo comer ~.
Meaning
I can't eat ___.
When to use it
Expresses inability to eat something. Used to tell others that the speaker cannot eat a meal or offered food right now, often because of a meeting or other commitment.
Example dialogue
No puedo comer el almuerzo ahora, tengo una reunión.
I can't eat lunch right now; I have a meeting.
Vale, entonces lo dejamos para más tarde.
Okay, then let's leave it for later.