comestible
“comestible” means “edible” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:
edible
Also: safe to eat
📝 In Action
Esta planta tiene flores comestibles.
A2This plant has edible flowers.
No estoy seguro de si este hongo es comestible.
B1I'm not sure if this mushroom is edible.
Han inventado una pajita que es totalmente comestible.
B2They have invented a straw that is totally edible.
foodstuff
Also: groceries, provisions
📝 In Action
Fuimos a la tienda de comestibles.
A2We went to the grocery store.
El precio de los comestibles ha subido mucho este año.
B1The price of groceries has gone up a lot this year.
Llevamos suficientes comestibles para acampar tres días.
B2We brought enough provisions to camp for three days.
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✏️ Quick Practice
Quick Quiz: comestible
Question 1 of 3
Which sentence is correct for a mushroom that is safe to eat?
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📚 Etymology▼
From the Latin 'comestibilis', which comes from 'comedere' meaning 'to eat up' or 'to consume'.
First recorded: 15th century
Cognates (Related words)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'comestible' the same as 'comida'?
Not exactly. 'Comida' is the general word for 'food' or 'a meal'. 'Comestibles' is more specific to food supplies or items you buy at a grocery store.
Can I use 'comestible' to say a meal was delicious?
No. Using 'comestible' just means it won't kill you! If you want to say food is delicious, use 'rico', 'delicioso', or 'sabroso'.
Does English have the word 'comestible'?
Yes! But in English, it's very formal and rare. In Spanish, it's much more common and used in everyday shopping.