comido
“comido” means “eaten” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:
eaten
📝 In Action
He comido una manzana esta mañana.
A1I have eaten an apple this morning.
Cuando llegamos, ya habían comido todos.
A2When we arrived, everyone had already eaten.
eaten
Also: consumed, full
📝 In Action
Solo queda la mitad del sándwich; la otra parte está comida.
B1Only half of the sandwich remains; the other part is eaten.
Después de la paella, estábamos todos comidos y satisfechos.
B2After the paella, we were all full and satisfied. (Informal usage)
✏️ Quick Practice
Quick Quiz: comido
Question 1 of 2
Which sentence uses 'comido' correctly as part of a perfect tense?
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📚 Etymology▼
Comes directly from the verb *comer*, which itself traces back to the Latin word *comedere*, meaning 'to consume entirely' or 'to eat up.' The -ido ending is the standard way to form the past action word for verbs ending in -er.
First recorded: 13th century (comer)
Cognates (Related words)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'comido' the same as 'comida'?
'Comida' is a noun meaning 'food' or 'meal' (A1 level). 'Comido' is the masculine form of the past participle, meaning 'eaten.' They are related because they both come from the verb *comer* (to eat), but they have different roles in a sentence.
When do I use 'comido' and when do I use 'comer'?
Use 'comer' (the base form) when you haven't specified the person or time (e.g., 'Quiero comer' - I want to eat). Use 'comido' when you are describing a completed action using 'haber' ('He comido' - I have eaten) or describing something that has been consumed ('El pan está comido').