Comer, Beber y Servir Comida - Eating

to put food into the mouth, then chew and swallow it

comer

to cause food, drink, or another substance to pass from the mouth down into the stomach, using the muscles of the throat

tragar, ingerir

to eat or drink something

tomar, comer

to eat or drink something

consumir, devorar

to be able to recognize the flavor of something by eating or drinking it

probar

to lightly or minimally eat or taste a small portion of something

tocar, probar

to test something by doing or using it to find out if it is suitable, useful, good, etc.

poner a prueba

to consume a drug, medication, or substance in a specified manner, such as swallowing, inhaling, or injecting

tomar

to take food, drink, or another substance into the body by swallowing or absorbing it

ingerir, absorbér

the act of eating, drinking, or utilizing edible items for sustenance or pleasure

consumo

to have dinner

cenar

to have a meal, typically at home or in a specified location, rather than going out to eat at a restaurant

cenar en casa, comer en el lugar

to have dinner in a restaurant or at someone else's home

salir a comer, salir a cenar

to have a meal at home, in contrast to eating at a restaurant or ordering takeout

comer en casa, cenar en casa

to eat in a restaurant, etc. rather than at one's home

comer fuera, salir a comer

to eat until one is completely satisfied

llenarse, saturarse

to complete the entire portion of a meal

terminar, acabar

to successfully swallow or ingest food or drink

tragar, ingerir

to allow oneself to do or have something that one enjoys, particularly something that might be bad for one

consentir

to eat snacks or light meals

picar, comer aperitivos

to eat lunch, particularly at a restaurant

almorzar, comer

to have a meal early in the morning

desayunar, tomar el desayuno

to participate in consuming food

participar en, tomar parte en

to finish eating something completely, often quickly or with enthusiasm

terminar, devorar

to consume a drink or liquid food

sorber, beber

to cut into flesh, food, etc. using the teeth

morder

to consume food quickly and without taking the time to chew it thoroughly

engullir, tragar

used to wish someone a good appetite or enjoyable meal before they start eating

¡Buen provecho!, ¡Disfruten su comida!

to chew energetically or noisily

masticar ruidosamente, romper

to eat or swallow something with difficulty or reluctance

tragar con dificultad, comer a regañadientes

to chew or bite down on something with a strong, audible, and repeated motion

morder, masticar

to bite and crush food into smaller pieces with the teeth to make it easier to swallow

masticar

to crush or grind something loudly and noisily with the teeth

morder, triturar

to eat something with a lot of enjoyment and finish it all

devorar, dilapidar

to eat something eagerly and in large quantities, often implying intense hunger or enjoyment

devorar

to eat small amounts or particular kinds of food, especially to lose weight

hacer dieta

to start eating with enthusiasm

comenzar a comer, devorar

to rapidly and completely consume food or drink

beber de un trago, devorar

to consume completely, especially in reference to food

comer todo, devorar

to eat something quickly and greedily, often making loud and rapid swallowing sounds

devorar, tragar

to swallow quickly or greedily, often in one swift motion

tragar, ingerir

to drink something, especially an alcoholic beverage, enthusiastically, and in large quantities

tragarse

to pass the tongue over a surface, typically to taste or eat something

lamer, lickear

to chew steadily or vigorously, often making a crunching sound

mascar, masticar

to eat small amounts of food often

picotear, masticar poco a poco

to nibble or eat small amounts of food in a hesitant or cautious manner

picar, masticar

to eat only a small amount of food

picotear, comer a pequeños bocados

to fully appreciate and enjoy the flavor or aroma of a food or drink as much as possible, particularly by slowly consuming it

saborear

to eat or drink quickly or eagerly

devorar, engarzanar

to eat a small amount of food between meals, typically as a quick and informal meal

picar, merendar

to transfer or serve food using a spoon, typically involving scooping or lifting with kitchen tools

servir, sacar

to eat something quickly and voraciously

devorar, engullir

to eat and drink abundantly, often as part of a celebration or special occasion

festejar, regocijarse

to drink or eat excessively

darse un atracón, darse una comilona

to eat excessively, especially to the point that makes one feel sick or uncomfortable

comer en exceso, comer demasiado

to eat greedily and in large quantities

atiborrarse, despachar

to consume a large quantity of food

devorar, comer en exceso

to eat a lot and quickly, often in a greedy or indulgent way

atiborrarse, devorar

to eat or drink noisily by inhaling a liquid or soft food, such as soup or noodles, often with a distinctive, impolite sound

sorber, chupar