Comensales (en. Diners)

/ko.menˈsa.les/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
The people who participate in a meal, especially in a formal or celebratory context.
The diners enjoyed a delicious three-course banquet.
Los comensales disfrutaron de un delicioso banquete de tres platos.
In catering, the customers who are seated at the table to consume food.
The restaurant was full of diners during the weekend.
El restaurante estaba lleno de comensales durante el fin de semana.
The guests at a table who share a meal.
The diners exchanged stories while having dinner.
Los comensales intercambiaban historias mientras cenaban.

Etymology

Derived from the Latin 'comensalis', which means 'one who eats with someone'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

guest of honor
Notable person at a meal or banquet.
comensal de honor
to make the diners feel at home
To provide hospitality and comfort to guests.
hacer sentir como en casa a los comensales
frequent diners
Regular customers at a restaurant or food establishment.
comensales frecuentes

Related Words

food
Food that is ingested during meals.
comida
banquet
Special food served at celebrations or events.
banquete
restaurant
Establishment where meals and drinks are served.
restaurante

Slang Meanings

People who always gather to eat.
That group of diners is known for trying all the restaurants in the city.
Ese grupo de comensales es conocido por probar todos los restaurantes de la ciudad.
Regular diners of a specific place.
The usual diners are already booking their tables for the weekend.
Los comensales de siempre ya están reservando sus mesas para el fin de semana.