Signification
An invitation to start eating.
Contexte culturel
In Spain, 'comer' specifically refers to lunch (the main meal). If it's 9:00 PM, you would say '¡A cenar!'. The 'comida' is a huge family event. Saying '¡A comer!' often brings 10+ people to the table. During a Sunday 'asado', the person at the grill (el parrillero) is the one who usually shouts '¡A la mesa!' or '¡A comer!' when the meat is ready. It is very common to follow '¡A comer!' with '¡Buen provecho!' once everyone has started.
Use it with enthusiasm
This phrase is almost always said with high energy. Don't be afraid to shout it a little!
Wait for the host
If you are a guest, never be the first one to say '¡A comer!'. It's the host's privilege.
Signification
An invitation to start eating.
Use it with enthusiasm
This phrase is almost always said with high energy. Don't be afraid to shout it a little!
Wait for the host
If you are a guest, never be the first one to say '¡A comer!'. It's the host's privilege.
The 'A' Power
Remember that you can use 'A + [Infinitive]' for many things. Try '¡A dormir!' tonight!
Add 'Venga'
Adding 'Venga' (Come on) before the phrase makes it sound even more native: '¡Venga, a comer!'.
Teste-toi
Complete the phrase used to call everyone to the table.
¡__ comer! La cena está lista.
In Spanish, '¡A + infinitive!' is the standard way to call someone to an action.
Which phrase is most appropriate for a mother calling her kids to lunch?
The food is on the table and the kids are in the garden.
'¡A comer!' is the classic summons for family members.
Complete the dialogue between two friends.
Amigo 1: ¡Mira, ya trajeron los tacos! Amigo 2: ¡Qué bien! ________.
Since tacos (food) have arrived, the logical response is to start eating.
Which of these is a common variation of '¡A comer!'?
Choose the most natural sounding alternative.
'¡A comer se ha dicho!' is a very common idiomatic way to say 'Enough talk, let's eat!'.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
When to use ¡A comer!
Home
- • Family dinner
- • Calling kids
- • Sunday lunch
Social
- • Barbecue
- • Picnic
- • Casual party
Work
- • Lunch break
- • Office pizza
- • Coffee time
Banque d exercices
4 exercices¡__ comer! La cena está lista.
In Spanish, '¡A + infinitive!' is the standard way to call someone to an action.
The food is on the table and the kids are in the garden.
'¡A comer!' is the classic summons for family members.
Amigo 1: ¡Mira, ya trajeron los tacos! Amigo 2: ¡Qué bien! ________.
Since tacos (food) have arrived, the logical response is to start eating.
Choose the most natural sounding alternative.
'¡A comer se ha dicho!' is a very common idiomatic way to say 'Enough talk, let's eat!'.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
10 questionsNo, it's not rude in a casual or family context. It's warm and inviting. However, in a very formal setting, it might be too informal.
Technically yes, but it's much less common. Usually, people say '¡Salud!' or '¡A brindar!' for drinks.
'¡A comer!' focuses on the action of eating. '¡A la mesa!' focuses on the physical act of sitting down at the table. They are often used together.
No! In this specific 'A + Infinitive' structure, the verb always stays in the infinitive form.
Yes, it is universally understood and used from Spain to Argentina.
Yes, though '¡A desayunar!' is more specific. '¡A comer!' is the general 'all-purpose' version.
Use 'La comida está servida' (The food is served) or 'Pueden pasar a la mesa' (You may come to the table).
It's a grammatical quirk of Spanish. 'A' is used for directives and calls to action, while 'Para' is for purpose or destination.
Only if you have a very close, casual relationship. Otherwise, it's better to wait for them to lead.
No, the phrase remains '¡A comer!' whether you are calling one person or fifty.
Expressions liées
¡A cenar!
similarTime for dinner!
¡A almorzar!
similarTime for lunch!
¡A la mesa!
synonymTo the table!
¡Buen provecho!
builds onEnjoy your meal!
¡A comer se ha dicho!
specialized formLet's get to eating!
