comestibles

This is the 2568th most frequent Spanish word.

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comestibles

Edible items; food products.


Here, 'comestibles' is used to refer to edible goods or groceries generally.

Voy al mercado para comprar comestibles.

I am going to the market to buy groceries.


In this instance, 'comestibles' identifies items sold as food in a store.

Los comestibles en esa tienda son de muy buena calidad.

The groceries in that store are of very high quality.


Here, 'comestibles' metaphorically denotes the overall category of food products in economic contexts.

El precio de los comestibles ha subido recientemente.

The price of groceries has risen recently.