Comer - definition in English

Question

I am very new to this site and almost as new to Español.

I need clarification for the above word. I know it means "to eat". When used - Como una fresa - I eat a strawberry, as in the lesson, does it mean "I like to eat a strawberry" or "I am eating a strawberry" in English?

Thanks in advance!!

Tami

Answer 1

Welcome to SpanishDict, sibemom2002!

Good question! You are correct, the phrase "Como una fresa" could be either "I eat a strawberry" or "I am eating a strawberry". However there is a different verb to use when you want to say that you like something. Look up 'gustar' in the dictionary for an explanation of how to use it!

We hope to see you around on the forum!

or look at my answer - speaksomespanish, FEB 9, 2010

and welcome - speaksomespanish, FEB 9, 2010

Answer 2

I think "I like to eat a strawberry" would be Me gusta comer fresca. Como una fresca would be just "I eat a strawberry". And I am eating a strawberry would be Me estoy comiendo una fresa.

It is 'fresa' not 'fresca'. ;-) - chaparrito, FEB 9, 2010

Me gusta comer fresas. - samdie, FEB 10, 2010

Answer 3

And I am eating a strawberry would be Me estoy comiendo una fresa.

Hi speaksomespanish! That's pretty close. Another way to say I am eating a strawberry would be "Estoy comiendo una fresa."