Spanish word

comilona

Pronunciation

IPA/komiˈlona/

Meaning

  • feminine nounbig eater

Example

No seas una comilona y comparte el postre.

Don't be such a big eater and share the dessert.

Illustration for comilona (big eater)

More examples

Ayer hicimos una comilona en familia.

Yesterday we had a feast with the family.

Core concept

Person eagerly taking second and third helpings at a family dinner.

Common phrases

  • hacer una comilona

    have a feast

  • ser una comilona

    be a big eater

  • una comilona de Navidad

    a Christmas feast

Similar words

comilón: Consistently eats large quantities at meals.
glotón: Eats food quickly and in excessive amounts.
tragón: Eats heartily with big bites and a strong appetite.
comelón: Snacks and eats frequently, taking extra bites between meals.

Definition in Spanish

Se usa para referirse a una persona que come en abundancia o, en otro uso, a una comida abundante y festiva.

Word origin

Built from comer 'to eat' and the suffix -ona, this derivation turns the verb into a noun for someone who eats a lot and also for a hearty shared meal.

Usage tips

  • The word commonly appears in casual invitations or descriptions (for example, '¿Vamos a hacer una comilona?') and is best used among friends rather than in formal situations.

Other meanings

  • feastnoun

Related words

  • comilónbig eaternoun

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