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What does “comer” mean in American English?

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Word guide

comer (verb)

Acción de ingerir alimentos; to eat.

Learner tip

Use comer for the general act of eating. It is neutral and very common; for specific meals, speakers often prefer almorzar, cenar, or desayunar.

Example
“Voy a comer ahora mismo.”

Number form

como,comes,come

Tenses

Present: como,comes,come,comemos,coméis,comen

Past: comí,comiste,comió,comimos,comisteis,comieron

Future: comeré,comerás,comerá,comeremos,comeréis,comerán

Conjugations

como

comes

come

come

come

comen

comemos

Frequently asked questions

What does comer mean in English?
Comer means “eat.”
Is comer a regular verb in Spanish?
Yes. Comer is a regular -er verb: como, comes, come, comemos, coméis, comen.
How do you use comer in a sentence?
Example: Yo como frutas todos los días. = I eat fruit every day.
Does comer mean to eat or to have a meal?
It usually means “to eat,” though in context it can also imply having a meal.