comiste
“comiste” means “you ate” in Spanish (informal 'you', talking about a completed action in the past).
you ate
Also: did you eat?
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¿Ya comiste?
A1Did you already eat?
Ayer comiste mucha fruta.
A1Yesterday you ate a lot of fruit.
Sé que comiste en ese restaurante.
A2I know you ate at that restaurant.
Subjunctive
Present Subjunctive
Imperfect Subjunctive
Indicative
Preterite
Imperfect
Present
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Words that translate to "comiste" in Spanish:
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Which of these is the correct way to say 'You ate' (informal) in Spanish?
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📚 Etymology▼
From the Latin 'comedere', which combines 'com-' (meaning 'completely') and 'edere' (meaning 'to eat').
First recorded: 12th century
Cognates (Related words)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Does 'comiste' mean 'did you eat'?
Yes! In Spanish, you turn a statement into a question just by changing your voice or adding question marks. So 'Comiste' (You ate) becomes '¿Comiste?' (Did you eat?).
Can I use 'comiste' with my boss?
Generally, no. 'Comiste' is used with friends, family, or people you are on a first-name basis with. For formal situations, use 'comió'.