Comiendo (en. Eating)

/koˈmjendo/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
verb
Action of taking food or nutrients.
I am eating an apple.
Estoy comiendo una manzana.
Participating in an act of consuming food.
She is eating with her family.
Ella está comiendo con su familia.
Performing the action of chewing and swallowing food.
The children are eating at school.
Los niños están comiendo en la escuela.

Etymology

From the verb eat, which comes from the Latin 'comedere'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

eating at unusual hours
Eating at unusual times.
comiendo a deshoras
eating from the palm
Eating in a carefree or informal manner.
comiendo de la palma
eating in the street
Eating in public spaces.
comiendo en la calle

Related Words

eat
Performing the action of ingesting food.
comer
edible
That which can be eaten.
comestible
food
Food prepared for consumption.
comida

Slang Meanings

Eating in excess.
He was eating like there was no tomorrow.
Estuvo comiendo como si no hubiera mañana.
Eating something quickly.
I am going to eat a snack, I'm in a hurry.
Voy a comer un bocadillo, tengo prisa.