Memorize “Comer” conjugations in the Subjunctive Mood effortlessly. Our unique loop-based audio helps you absorb verb forms naturally—just like native speakers. Tap to play and start memorizing 10x faster now!

Pro Tip: Play the audio on a loop while reviewing the conjugation chart to naturally absorb the correct forms. Try it now!

Conjugation Chart of “Comer” (to eat) in the Subjunctive Mood

Why Use Loop-Based Learning

• 🧠 Activates natural language processing in the brain
• 🔄 Makes conjugations feel automatic
• 📝 Reduces mental effort compared to rote memorization
• 💡 Builds fluency through repetition

Unlike traditional methods that rely on memorizing rules and grammar drills, our approach mimics how native speakers naturally acquire language—by hearing patterns repeatedly in context. This activates your brain’s phonological loop, making verb forms feel familiar and automatic.

To learn more about the science behind this technique, read our detailed article: The Neuroscience of Language Learning: How Listening on a Loop Strengthens Your Fluency

Understanding the Subjunctive Mood of “Comer”

The subjunctive mood of comer is used to express wishes, desires, or uncertainty about the action of eating. For example, Espero que comas bien. (I hope you eat well.)

Comer is a regular -er verb, so its subjunctive conjugations follow the regular pattern for this verb type.

How to Use Comer in the Subjunctive Mood

The present subjunctive of comer is used to express wishes, desires, demands, or uncertainty about an action related to eating or consuming something.

Expressing wishes or desires: For example, Ojalá que comas más verduras. (I wish you would eat more vegetables.)

Making demands or requests: For example, Es necesario que comas a tiempo. (It’s necessary that you eat on time.)

Expressing uncertainty or doubt: For example, Dudo que coma tanto como dice. (I doubt that he eats as much as he says.)

Slang/Idiomatic usage: For example, ¡Cómete esa! (Eat that! – used as an insult or challenge.)

Real Life Examples of Comer in the Subjunctive Mood

Espero que comamos algo delicioso en el restaurante esta noche. (I hope we eat something delicious at the restaurant tonight.)

¿Crees que es buena idea que coma tanto dulce antes de acostarse? (Do you think it’s a good idea for me to eat so much candy before bed?)

Para mantenerse saludable, es importante que comas frutas y verduras todos los días. (To stay healthy, it’s important that you eat fruits and vegetables every day.)

Mis amigos insisten en que comamos en ese nuevo restaurante vegano. (My friends insist that we eat at that new vegan restaurant.)

Aunque no tengo mucha hambre, mi mamá quiere que coma un poco más. (Even though I’m not very hungry, my mom wants me to eat a little more.)

El médico recomienda que coman alimentos ricos en fibra para mejorar la digestión. (The doctor recommends that they eat foods rich in fiber to improve digestion.)

Ojalá que comamos algo rico después de la película. ¡Muero de hambre! (I hope we eat something good after the movie. I’m starving!)

Es importante que los niños coman una dieta equilibrada para crecer sanos y fuertes. (It’s important that children eat a balanced diet to grow up healthy and strong.)

Aunque no me gusta mucho la comida mexicana, mi novia insiste en que comamos en ese restaurante. (Even though I don’t like Mexican food that much, my girlfriend insists that we eat at that restaurant.)

¿Qué les parece si comemos algo rápido antes de ir al concierto? No quiero llegar con hambre. (What do you think about us eating something quick before going to the concert? I don’t want to arrive hungry.)

El nutricionista sugiere que coman porciones más pequeñas y mastiquen lentamente para evitar comer en exceso. (The nutritionist suggests that they eat smaller portions and chew slowly to avoid overeating.)

Aunque estoy a dieta, mi amigo quiere que coma un pedazo de pastel en su cumpleaños. (Even though I’m on a diet, my friend wants me to eat a piece of cake at his birthday party.)

Es importante que los atletas coman suficientes proteínas para mantener su masa muscular. (It’s important that athletes eat enough protein to maintain their muscle mass.)

Ojalá que coman algo antes de salir, no vaya a ser que se sientan mal durante el viaje. (I hope they eat something before leaving, so they don’t feel sick during the trip.)

Aunque no tengo mucha hambre, mi abuela insiste en que coma un poco más de su estofado. (Even though I’m not very hungry, my grandma insists that I eat a little more of her stew.)

Conjugation Chart with English Translations

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

This post covers Latin American Spanish. For Castilian Spanish, click here

Synonyms

The Subjunctive mood is also known as the Simple Subjunctive, Subjunctive Present, or Present Subjunctive Mood in English, and as Presente de Subjuntivo, Subjuntivo Presente, Presente del Modo Subjuntivo, or Tiempo Presente del Subjuntivo in Spanish.