comemos
/koh-MEH-mos/
we eat
Comemos (We eat): Depicting the simple act of sharing a meal.
comemos(verb)
we eat
?present action/habit
,we are eating
?ongoing action (less common than 'estamos comiendo')
📝 In Action
Todos los días comemos juntos en la oficina.
A1Every day we eat together in the office.
¿Qué comemos hoy? Tengo mucha hambre.
A1What are we eating today? I'm very hungry.
💡 Grammar Points
The 'We' Form
'Comemos' is the 'nosotros' form, meaning 'we' are performing the action. It's used for habits, facts, or actions happening now.
Present Tense vs. Present Continuous
Unlike English, 'comemos' can mean both 'we eat' (habit) and 'we are eating' (right now). You usually only use 'estamos comiendo' for emphasis on the continuous action.
❌ Common Pitfalls
Mixing up the endings
Mistake: "Comimos (We ate) is often confused with Comemos (We eat/are eating)."
Correction: 'Comemos' has the 'e' sound for present tense. 'Comimos' (with the 'i') is the past tense (preterite).
⭐ Usage Tips
Using 'Comer' for Lunch
In many Spanish-speaking countries, 'comer' is the most common verb for having lunch, especially the main meal of the day.
Comemos (We consume): Showing how resources, like firewood, are used up.
comemos(verb)
we consume
?resources/time
,we use up
?resources/time
we drain
?money/energy
📝 In Action
Comemos mucha electricidad con este viejo calentador.
B1We consume a lot of electricity with this old heater.
Si no nos organizamos bien, comemos todo el tiempo en reuniones inútiles.
B2If we don't organize well, we use up all the time in useless meetings.
💡 Grammar Points
Figurative Extension
The idea of 'eating' is extended metaphorically to mean 'consuming' or 'using up' resources like money, fuel, or time.
⭐ Usage Tips
Using in Business
It's common to hear 'comer tiempo' (to eat/use up time) in professional or business contexts.
Comemos (We corrode): Illustrating how chemical agents break down materials.
📝 In Action
Si mezclamos estos ácidos, comemos el metal rápidamente.
B2If we mix these acids, we corrode the metal quickly.
Comemos (We capture): Visualizing the act of taking an opponent's piece during a board game.
📝 In Action
Si movemos el peón aquí, comemos su caballo.
B2If we move the pawn here, we capture their knight.
💡 Grammar Points
Game Terminology
In Spanish, the verb 'comer' is the standard way to describe taking an opponent's piece in games like chess or checkers.
🔄 Conjugations
indicative
present
imperfect
preterite
subjunctive
present
imperfect
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: comemos
Question 1 of 2
Which sentence uses 'comemos' in its figurative sense of 'consuming resources'?
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why does 'comemos' sometimes mean 'we are eating'?
In Spanish, the simple present tense ('comemos') is often used to describe actions happening right now, unlike English, which usually requires the continuous form ('we are eating'). If you want to emphasize the ongoing nature, you can use 'estamos comiendo'.
Is 'comemos' regular or irregular?
'Comemos' comes from the verb 'comer,' which is a regular verb. This means its endings follow the standard pattern for -er verbs in all tenses, making it very predictable and easy to learn.