Meaning
The process of breaking down food in the body.
Cultural Background
The 'corte de digestión' is a national obsession. Children are often forbidden from swimming for exactly two hours after eating, regardless of the water temperature. The phrase 'mal del puerco' is the informal way to describe the lethargy of 'haciendo la digestión'. It's widely used in offices after lunch. Digestion is often aided by drinking 'mate'. It's common to see people sharing mate after a large 'asado' to help 'hacer la digestión'. A 'tinto' (small black coffee) or an 'aromática' (herbal tea) is the standard way to conclude a meal and start 'haciendo la digestión'.
The 'La' Rule
Never forget the 'la'. Saying 'hacer digestión' sounds like a robot or a non-native speaker.
The Sobremesa Excuse
Use this phrase if you want to stay longer at a restaurant without ordering more food. It's a valid reason to linger.
Meaning
The process of breaking down food in the body.
The 'La' Rule
Never forget the 'la'. Saying 'hacer digestión' sounds like a robot or a non-native speaker.
The Sobremesa Excuse
Use this phrase if you want to stay longer at a restaurant without ordering more food. It's a valid reason to linger.
Metaphor Alert
Don't use this for 'digesting' information. It's strictly for your stomach!
Test Yourself
Fill in the missing words to complete the sentence.
No quiero nadar ahora porque estoy ________ ____ ________.
The correct phrase requires the verb 'hacer' in the progressive form and the definite article 'la'.
Which sentence is correct?
Select the natural Spanish sentence:
The first is wrong because it's metaphorical; the third is redundant.
Match the phrase to the situation.
You just ate a huge steak and feel very sleepy.
A 'heavy digestion' describes the feeling after a large, protein-rich meal.
🎉 Score: /3
Visual Learning Aids
Things that help 'Hacer la Digestión'
Drinks
- • Manzanilla
- • Té verde
- • Agua tibia
Activities
- • Caminar suave
- • Estar sentado
- • La sobremesa
Practice Bank
3 exercisesNo quiero nadar ahora porque estoy ________ ____ ________.
The correct phrase requires the verb 'hacer' in the progressive form and the definite article 'la'.
Select the natural Spanish sentence:
The first is wrong because it's metaphorical; the third is redundant.
You just ate a huge steak and feel very sleepy.
A 'heavy digestion' describes the feeling after a large, protein-rich meal.
🎉 Score: /3
Frequently Asked Questions
10 questionsEs neutro. Se usa tanto en casa como en el médico.
No es común. Usamos el artículo 'la' para partes del cuerpo y procesos biológicos.
Es un síncope por hidrocución, pero popularmente se cree que es porque la digestión se para al entrar en agua fría.
Depende de la comida, pero normalmente se habla de un periodo de 2 a 4 horas.
Sí, es una expresión universal en todo el mundo hispanohablante.
Sí, puedes decir que tu gato está haciendo la digestión.
'Digerir' es el verbo técnico/general; 'hacer la digestión' es la locución común para el proceso en curso.
Sí, si añades un adjetivo, como 'hacer una digestión pesada'.
Porque en español muchos procesos corporales se ven como acciones que el cuerpo realiza.
Es una forma graciosa en México de decir que tienes mucho sueño mientras haces la digestión.
Related Phrases
Digerir
similarTo digest
Sobremesa
builds onTable-talk after a meal
Corte de digestión
specialized formHydrocution/Digestion stop
Pesadez de estómago
similarStomach heaviness
