Comida

/koʊˈmiːdə/ noun

Definition

A Spanish or Portuguese word meaning 'food' or 'meal,' particularly used in Spanish-speaking cultures to refer to the main meal of the day.

Etymology

From Latin 'comida,' derived from 'comedere,' meaning 'to eat' ('com-' meaning 'together' and 'edere' meaning 'to eat'). The word spread through Iberian languages.

Kelly Says

In Spanish and Portuguese cultures, 'comida' doesn't just mean food—it's THE meal, usually the biggest one in the afternoon when families gather. The word's Latin root 'comedere' literally meant eating 'together,' showing how meals were always about communion, not just nutrition.

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