Portuguese · Common Verbs
Comer
[/koˈmeʁ/]
To eat
Beginnerverb
Definition
To put food into the mouth, chew, and swallow.
Colocar alimento na boca, mastigar e engolir.
Example
Vamos comer fora hoje à noite?
Shall we eat out tonight?
Etymology
'Comer' comes from the Latin 'comedere', which means 'to eat'. The form and usage of this term have remained consistent in the evolution of Romance languages.
How & Where It’s Used
'Comer' is commonly used in both written and spoken Portuguese and in informal and formal settings. It has no significant regional variations.