Spanish word

comedero

Pronunciation

IPA/komeˈðeɾo/

Meaning

  • masculine nounfeeder

Example

Pon el comedero en el jardín.

Put the feeder in the garden.

Illustration for comedero (feeder)

More examples

Llena el comedero antes de salir.

Fill the feeder before leaving.

Core concept

Receptacle for animal feed.

Common phrases

  • llenar el comedero

    fill the feeder

  • limpiar el comedero

    clean the feeder

  • comedero para pájaros

    bird feeder

  • comedero de perros

    dog feeder

Definition in Spanish

Recipiente o dispositivo para depositar alimento destinado a animales.

Word origin

The word comes from comer 'to eat' plus the suffix -dero meaning 'place or instrument', and it now names bowls, troughs, or devices that hold food for animals.

Usage tips

  • Spanish often specifies the animal (comedero de perros, comedero para pájaros) and stores label timed models comedero automático rather than just 'feeder'.

Other meanings

  • feeding stationnoun

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