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"Comida" is a form of "comida", a noun which is often translated as "food". "Techo" is a form of "techo", a noun which is often translated as "roof". Learn more about the difference between "comida" and "techo" below.
la comida(
koh
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A feminine noun is almost always used with feminine articles and adjectives (e.g., la mujer bonita, la luna llena).
feminine noun
a. food
Su comida preferida es macarrones con queso.Her favorite food is macaroni and cheese.
a. meal
El desayuno es la comida más importante del día.Breakfast is the most important meal of the day.
3. (midday meal)
Regionalism used in Mexico
(Mexico)
Regionalism used in Spain
(Spain)
a. lunch
La gente en España toma la comida a las dos de la tarde.The locals in Spain have lunch at two in the afternoon.
4. (main meal)
Regionalism used in Latin America: all the countries in South America, Central America, and the Caribbean. Does not include Spain.
(Latin America)
a. dinner
Dimos una comida especial para celebrar la ocasión.We hosted a special dinner to celebrate the occasion.
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el techo(
teh
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choh
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A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., el hombre guapo, el sol amarillo).
masculine noun
a. roof
El techo no va con el diseño de la casa.The roof doesn't go with the design of the house.
a. ceiling
Pinta el techo de blanco.Paint the ceiling white.
a. limit
¡Ya no más! ¡Ya toqué techo!No more! I've reached my limit!
4. (home)
Regionalism used in Latin America: all the countries in South America, Central America, and the Caribbean. Does not include Spain.
(Latin America)
a. place
Él no tiene un techo a su nombre.He doesn't have a place to call his own.
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