Comer
Example: Nos gusta comer frutas frescas todos los días.
Definition
"Comer" means to eat or consume food. It refers to the act of taking in nourishment by putting food into the mouth, chewing, and swallowing. For example, in the phrase "Nos gusta comer frutas frescas todos los días," it expresses the enjoyment of eating fresh fruits daily.
Etymology
The Spanish verb "comer" derives from the Latin word "comedere," which combines "com-" (intensive prefix) and "edere" (to eat). Did you know that "comedere" literally means 'to eat up' or 'consume completely'? This origin reflects the core meaning of "comer" as eating.
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"Comer" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - General - (A1) - set 1", containing 110 commonly used words.
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