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La Comida

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Definition: La comida means "the meal" is the biggest meal of the day in Spain. It is served in the middle of the day, a bit later than our lunch - between 1:30 and 3:00pm. Comida also means "food."

Learn more the courses and what is served in our article Spanish Lunch - La comida. Learn more about Meals and the Culture of Spain here.

Pronunciation: lah co-mee-dah
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La comida is eaten between 1:30 and 3:00pm in Spain.

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