Spanish Conversation · Level 116
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Spanish word
comedor
Pronunciation
IPA/komeˈðoɾ/
Meaning
- masculine nouncafeteria
Example
¿Dónde está el comedor?
Where is the cafeteria?
More examples
El salón comedor de la casa es luminoso.
The living-dining room of the house is bright.
Core concept
Indoor room with a table and chairs for eating.
Common phrases
salón comedor
living-dining room
comedor universitario
university cafeteria
Similar words
cocina: Area devoted to cooking and food preparation, usually containing appliances and counters.
mesa: Dining surface supported by legs where plates are placed and people sit to eat.
restaurante: Business that serves prepared meals and beverages for customers to dine in.
cafetería: Casual place offering beverages and light food, often for quick or self-service meals.
Definition in Spanish
Sala o estancia destinada a comer, tanto en viviendas como en centros colectivos, normalmente equipada con mesa y sillas.
Word origin
From Spanish comer 'to eat' (from Latin comedere) plus the suffix -dor, forming a noun that denotes the place used for eating.
Usage tips
- Comedor refers to the eating space rather than the kitchen; in a household it means dining room, and in institutions it often means the lunch hall.