How to Say "edible" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “edible” is “comestible” — A2 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.
Examples
Esta planta tiene flores comestibles.
This plant has edible flowers.
No estoy seguro de si este hongo es comestible.
I'm not sure if this mushroom is edible.
Han inventado una pajita que es totalmente comestible.
They have invented a straw that is totally edible.
One Form for All
This word doesn't change for masculine or feminine nouns. You can say 'el fruto comestible' or 'la planta comestible'—the ending stays exactly the same.
Comestible vs. Comible
Mistake: “Using 'comestible' to say food tastes good.”
Correction: Use 'comestible' for safety (can I eat this without getting sick?) and 'comible' for quality (is this tasty enough to eat?).
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