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"Ella come" is a form of "ella come", a phrase which is often translated as "she eats". "Yo como" is a form of "yo como", a phrase which is often translated as "I eat". Learn more about the difference between "ella come" and "yo como" below.
ella come(
eh
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yah
 
koh
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meh
)
A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
phrase
a. she eats
Ella come pescado una vez por semana.She eats fish once a week.
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yo como(
yoh
 
koh
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moh
)
A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
phrase
a. I eat
Yo como mucho más que mi hermana.I eat a lot more than my sister.
2. (I eat for lunch)
Regionalism used in Mexico
(Mexico)
Regionalism used in Spain
(Spain)
a. I have lunch
Yo como en la oficina todos los días.I have lunch at the office every day.
b. I have for lunch
Yo como sushi siempre que puedo.I have sushi for lunch whenever I can.
3. (I eat for dinner)
Regionalism used in Latin America: all the countries in South America, Central America, and the Caribbean. Does not include Spain.
(Latin America)
a. I have dinner
Yo como con mi familia siempre que puedo.I have dinner with my family whenever I can.
b. I have for dinner
Yo como pizza o pasta cuando salgo con Martín.I have pizza or pasta for dinner when I go out with Martin.
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