comedor
“comedor” means “dining room” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:
dining room
Also: mess hall
📝 In Action
La mesa del comedor es redonda y muy grande.
A1The dining room table is round and very large.
Pintamos el comedor de color verde claro para que se viera más luminoso.
A2We painted the dining room light green so it would look brighter.
school lunch program
Also: soup kitchen, diner
📝 In Action
El comedor escolar es obligatorio para todos los niños.
B1The school lunch program is mandatory for all children.
Mi abuela es voluntaria en un comedor social cerca de la iglesia.
B2My grandmother volunteers at a soup kitchen near the church.
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✏️ Quick Practice
Quick Quiz: comedor
Question 1 of 1
Which sentence uses 'comedor' to mean a social service or program, rather than a room?
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📚 Etymology▼
Comes from the verb 'comer' (to eat) plus the common Spanish suffix '-dor'. This suffix creates a noun that means either the person who performs the action (e.g., 'trabajador' = worker) or the place where the action happens (e.g., 'mirador' = lookout point). In this case, it means the place for eating.
First recorded: Medieval Spanish
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Frequently Asked Questions
How do I say 'dining room table'?
The most common way is 'la mesa del comedor.' Remember to use the preposition 'de' (of) to connect the two nouns.
What is the feminine form of 'comedor'?
If you are referring to the room or service, it is always masculine ('el comedor'). If you are referring to a person who eats there (a diner), the feminine form is 'comedora' (la comedora), though this is less common than using a generic term like 'clienta' or 'usuaria'.