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“Comer” (to eat) in the Imperative Mood (Affirmative Commands)

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Understanding the Imperative Mood (Affirmative Commands) of “Comer”

The Imperative Mood (Affirmative Commands) of Comer is used to give direct orders or instructions related to eating, for example Come la manzana. (Eat the apple.)

Comer is a regular -er verb, so its conjugations in this tense follow the typical pattern for that verb type.

How to Use Comer in the Imperative Mood (Affirmative Commands)

Comer generally means “to eat”, but has several different meanings in the Imperative Mood (Affirmative Commands), some of which might surprise you.

Literal meaning: To consume food or drink, for example, ¡Come esta fruta! (Eat this fruit!)

Slang: To perform oral sex: In vulgar slang, it can mean to perform oral sex, for example, ¡Cómemela! (Perform oral sex on me!) This usage is extremely rude and offensive.

Idiomatic: To beat someone up: In some Latin American slang, it can mean to physically beat someone, for example, ¡Cómete este puñetazo! (Eat this punch!)

Idiomatic: To brag or boast: It can also mean to brag or boast about something, for example, ¡Cómete esa, presumido! (Eat that, show-off!)

Real Life Examples of Comer in the Imperative Mood (Affirmative Commands)

¡Come esta deliciosa comida! (Eat this delicious food!)

Amigos, comamos juntos en el parque este fin de semana. (Friends, let’s eat together in the park this weekend.)

Antes de salir, come algunas frutas para mantenerte saludable. (Before going out, eat some fruit to stay healthy.)

Mamá dice: “Coman sus vegetales, hijos”. (Mom says: “Eat your vegetables, kids”.)

En el restaurante, el mesero nos dijo: “Coman con gusto”. (At the restaurant, the waiter told us: “Enjoy your meal”.)

Para estar en forma, come comidas nutritivas y haz ejercicio. (To stay in shape, eat nutritious meals and exercise.)

En la reunión familiar, la abuela dijo: “Comamos todos juntos”. (At the family gathering, grandma said: “Let’s all eat together”.)

Después del largo viaje, come algo para recuperar energías. (After the long trip, eat something to regain your energy.)

En el picnic, los niños gritaron: “¡Comamos los sándwiches!” (At the picnic, the kids shouted: “Let’s eat the sandwiches!”)

Después del entrenamiento, come algo rico y nutritivo para recuperarte. (After the workout, eat something tasty and nutritious to recover.)

Invitados, por favor coman a gusto en esta celebración. (Guests, please eat to your heart’s content at this celebration.)

Conjugation Chart with English Translations

Conjugations of Comer (to eat) in the Imperative Mood (Affirmative Commands) (Latin American Spanish) with English Translations:

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Synonyms

The Imperative mood is also known as the Command Form, Affirmative Command Mood, or Direct Command Form in English, and as Modo Imperativo, Imperativo Afirmativo, Mandatos Afirmativos, or Forma de Mandato in Spanish.