Comida: food, meal
Pronunciation: koh-MEE-dah (stress the capital letters)
Comida means “food, meal” in English.
Quick answer
- Meaning: food, meal
- How to say it: koh-MEE-dah
- Gender: la comida
- Level: Beginner (A1)
What “comida” means and how to use it
Comida means “food” and also “a meal.” In some countries it is the main midday meal, and in others it is dinner.
Gender and plural
- Gender: la comida (feminine)
- Plural: las comidas
Examples with audio
- La comida mexicana me encanta.I love Mexican food.
- ¿Qué hay de comida?What is there to eat?
- Preparo la comida para toda la familia.I prepare the meal for the whole family.
Usage tip
The meal names change by country. In Spain “la comida” is lunch, in Mexico it is the midday meal, and elsewhere “el almuerzo” is lunch and “la cena” is dinner.
Spanish around the world
- “Comida” can mean “lunch” (Spain, Mexico) or “food in general.” “Almuerzo” means lunch in much of Latin America, and “cena” is dinner everywhere.
Frequently asked questions
How do you say “food, meal” in Spanish?
“food, meal” in Spanish is “comida.” It is pronounced koh-MEE-dah, with the stress on the syllable in capital letters.
How do you pronounce “comida”?
Say koh-MEE-dah. The syllable in capital letters gets the stress. Press the speaker button at the top of this page to hear it.
Is “comida” masculine or feminine?
Comida is feminine: “la comida.” The plural is “comidas.”
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