comí
“comí” means “I ate” in Spanish (Completed action in the past).
I ate
Also: I had (a meal), I consumed
📝 In Action
Ayer comí pizza con mis amigos.
A1Yesterday I ate pizza with my friends.
No comí nada en todo el día.
A1I didn't eat anything all day.
¿Qué comí anoche? No recuerdo.
A2What did I eat last night? I don't remember.
🔄 Conjugations
indicative
present
imperfect
preterite
subjunctive
present
imperfect
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Words that translate to "comí" in Spanish:
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📚 Etymology▼
The verb 'comer' comes from the Latin verb *comedere*, which meant 'to eat up' or 'to consume'. The word has shortened over time, but the meaning of consumption remains central.
First recorded: Old Spanish
Cognates (Related words)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why does 'comí' have an accent mark?
The accent mark is there to show you how to pronounce the word and, more importantly, to indicate that it is the simple past tense ('I ate'). In Spanish, when the stress falls on the last syllable of a verb in the past tense, it almost always requires an accent mark.
What is the difference between 'comí' and 'comía'?
'Comí' (simple past) describes a single, finished action: 'I ate a taco.' 'Comía' (imperfect past) describes ongoing or habitual actions in the past: 'I used to eat tacos every Sunday.' or 'I was eating when the phone rang.'