coman
“coman” means “eat” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:
eat
Also: have some food
📝 In Action
Por favor, coman antes de que se enfríe la cena.
A2Please, eat before the dinner gets cold.
¡Coman todo lo que quieran!
A2Eat as much as you all want!
eat
📝 In Action
Espero que los niños coman sus verduras.
B1I hope the children eat their vegetables.
Dudo que ellos coman carne.
B1I doubt they eat meat.
🔄 Conjugations
subjunctive
imperfect
present
indicative
preterite
imperfect
present
✏️ Quick Practice
Quick Quiz: coman
Question 1 of 2
Which sentence is a command telling a group of people to eat?
📚 More Resources
👥 Word Family▼
📚 Etymology▼
From the Latin word 'comedere', which combined 'cum' (with/together) and 'edere' (to eat), essentially meaning 'to eat it all up'.
First recorded: 12th century
Cognates (Related words)
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between 'comen' and 'coman'?
'Comen' is for facts (They eat pizza every Friday). 'Coman' is for commands or wishes (Eat your pizza! / I hope they eat their pizza).
Can I use 'coman' with my friends?
Yes! In Latin America, 'coman' is used for any group you are talking to. In Spain, it is usually reserved for formal groups (ustedes), while 'comed' is used for friends (vosotros).