comido
/co-MÍ-do/
eaten
When 'comido' is used as a verb, it describes the completed action of having 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.
💡 Grammar Points
Forming Perfect Tenses
This form ('comido') is always used with the helping verb 'haber' (to have) to describe actions completed in the past. It never changes its ending when used this way.
The Core Verb
Remember, 'comido' comes from the verb 'comer' (to eat). This pattern (-ido) is common for most verbs that end in -er and -ir.
❌ Common Pitfalls
Using 'Estar' Instead of 'Haber'
Mistake: "Estoy comido."
Correction: He comido. The verb 'haber' is the only one used to form perfect tenses ('I have eaten').
⭐ Usage Tips
Simple Pattern Recognition
Most Spanish verbs that end in -er turn into -ido in this form (e.g., bebido, vendido). It's a very reliable pattern!
As an adjective, 'comido' describes an object that has been partially consumed, like this apple.
comido(Adjective)
eaten
?as a description of an object
consumed
?used formally
,full
?regional/informal: describing a person who has finished eating
📝 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)
💡 Grammar Points
Agreement is Key
When 'comido' describes a noun, it must match that noun in gender (masculine/feminine) and number (singular/plural): comido, comida, comidos, comidas.
Used with 'Estar'
As an adjective describing a state, 'comido' is usually used with the verb 'estar' (to be) to say that something is in an eaten state.
❌ Common Pitfalls
Forgetting Gender Agreement
Mistake: "La fruta está comido."
Correction: La fruta está comida. Since 'fruta' is feminine, the adjective must end in -a.
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: comido
Question 1 of 2
Which sentence uses 'comido' correctly as part of a perfect tense?
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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').