Spanish word

comida

Pronunciation

IPA/koˈmiða/

Meaning

  • feminine nounfood

Example

Necesito comprar comida.

I need to buy food.

Illustration for comida (food)

More examples

La comida casera me recuerda a mi infancia.

Home-cooked food reminds me of my childhood.

Core concept

A served meal with its dishes and the food on the table.

Common phrases

  • comida casera

    home-cooked food

  • comida vegetariana

    vegetarian cuisine

  • comida abundante

    substantial meal

Similar words

desayuno: Light or full morning meal eaten at the start of the day.
almuerzo: Principal meal around noon, usually the main meal of the day.
cena: Nighttime meal eaten in the evening, often the main daily meal.
plato: A single culinary preparation or course arranged on a plate.

Definition in Spanish

Designa lo que se come o la ocasión para comer, incluyendo alimentos y platos servidos en una comida.

Word origin

Derived from the past participle of comer and ultimately from Latin comedere 'to eat', the noun carries the dual senses of edible substance and the event of eating.

Usage tips

  • 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 meanings

  • mealnoun
  • lunchnoun
  • cuisinenoun

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