Comida (en. Meal)

/koˈmi.ða/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
Substance or set of substances consumed to nourish the body.
Food is essential for survival.
La comida es esencial para la supervivencia.
Each of the dishes that make up a meal.
For dinner, I served three different meals.
En la cena, serví tres comidas distintas.
Food served in a place, such as a restaurant or event.
The catering food was exquisite.
La comida del catering fue exquisita.

Etymology

From Latin 'comida', which derives from 'comedere' meaning 'to eat'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

good food
Food of good quality or taste.
buena comida
fast food
Foods that are prepared and consumed quickly.
comida rápida
eat at home
To consume food in the family home.
comer en casa

Related Words

eat
Ingesting food.
comer
nutrition
Process by which the body obtains and utilizes nutrients.
nutrición
recipe
Instructions to prepare a dish.
receta

Slang Meanings

Delicious food.
That pizza is pure food.
Esa pizza es pura comida.
Fast food or junk food.
Let's eat some food.
Vamos a comer algo de comida.
Abundant food.
There was a lot of food at the party.
En la fiesta había mucha comida.