B1 Collocation خنثی

Comer a gusto.

Eat comfortably.

معنی

To enjoy one's meal in a pleasant and unhurried manner.

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زمینه فرهنگی

The 'Sobremesa' is the period after eating where people stay at the table to talk. You cannot have a good sobremesa if you didn't 'comer a gusto' first. In Mexico, 'comer a gusto' often involves 'el recalentado' (leftovers) the day after a big party, eaten in pajamas with family. The Sunday 'Asado' is the ultimate 'comer a gusto' scenario. It's a ritual that lasts many hours. In rural areas, 'comer a gusto' is associated with 'comida de leña' (food cooked over wood), which is considered more satisfying and traditional.

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The 'Muy' Rule

Always use 'muy a gusto' to sound more natural when you really enjoyed yourself.

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Spelling Trap

Avoid writing 'agusto' in formal emails, even if you see it on social media.

معنی

To enjoy one's meal in a pleasant and unhurried manner.

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The 'Muy' Rule

Always use 'muy a gusto' to sound more natural when you really enjoyed yourself.

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Spelling Trap

Avoid writing 'agusto' in formal emails, even if you see it on social media.

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Complimenting the Cook

Saying 'He comido muy a gusto' is the best way to tell someone their house feels like home.

خودت رو بسنج

Fill in the blank with the correct form of the phrase.

En este restaurante hay mucha paz, se come muy _______.

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: a gusto

'A gusto' is the standard adverbial phrase for eating comfortably.

Which sentence describes someone who is NOT 'comiendo a gusto'?

Select the correct option:

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: María come rápido en el metro porque llega tarde.

Eating in a rush in a public transport is the opposite of 'comer a gusto'.

Complete the dialogue.

Anfitrión: '¿Te gusta la cena?' Invitado: 'Sí, todo está riquísimo y estoy _______.'

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: comiendo a gusto

The guest is expressing that they are comfortable and enjoying the meal.

Match the phrase to the most likely situation.

'No he comido nada a gusto.'

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: A lunch where people were arguing.

Negative 'a gusto' usually implies social or environmental discomfort.

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بانک تمرین

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Fill in the blank with the correct form of the phrase. جای خالی B1

En este restaurante hay mucha paz, se come muy _______.

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: a gusto

'A gusto' is the standard adverbial phrase for eating comfortably.

Which sentence describes someone who is NOT 'comiendo a gusto'? Choose B1

Select the correct option:

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: María come rápido en el metro porque llega tarde.

Eating in a rush in a public transport is the opposite of 'comer a gusto'.

Complete the dialogue. dialogue_completion B1

Anfitrión: '¿Te gusta la cena?' Invitado: 'Sí, todo está riquísimo y estoy _______.'

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: comiendo a gusto

The guest is expressing that they are comfortable and enjoying the meal.

Match the phrase to the most likely situation. situation_matching B1

'No he comido nada a gusto.'

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: A lunch where people were arguing.

Negative 'a gusto' usually implies social or environmental discomfort.

🎉 امتیاز: /4

سوالات متداول

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Not exactly. 'Comer bien' can mean eating healthy or eating high-quality food. 'Comer a gusto' is about the feeling of comfort and lack of rush.

Yes! 'Desayunar a gusto' is very common on weekend mornings.

It's neutral. You can use it with your boss or your grandmother.

The opposite is 'comer a disgusto' or 'comer con prisas' (eating in a hurry).

It's a common phonetic spelling mistake made by native speakers in informal texting.

No, that sounds incorrect. Stick to 'a gusto' (singular and no possessive).

Not necessarily, but it usually implies you ate until you were satisfied.

Yes, 'tomar un café a gusto' is a very common expression.

Yes, it is universally understood and used from Spain to Argentina.

Yes! Adding the diminutive '-ito' makes it sound even more cozy and informal.

Yes, many authors use it to describe scenes of domestic peace.

Absolutely. It often implies having peace and quiet while eating alone.

عبارات مرتبط

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Estar a gusto

similar

To be comfortable in a place or situation.

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Quedarse a gusto

builds on

To feel satisfied after an action.

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Comer como un rey

similar

To eat like a king.

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A pedir de boca

similar

Exactly as one wished.

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Comer a disgusto

contrast

To eat while being upset or uncomfortable.

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