comer con los ojos — meaning & examples

Meanings:

• 1.

  SpainLatin AmericaGeneral Spanishcolloquialinformal
  • To look at a person with obvious sexual or romantic desire; to ogle.
  • To stare at someone with appetite or covetousness, especially in a flirtatious or lustful way.

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  • No podía evitar comer con los ojos a la actriz que apareció en la pantalla.

    I couldn't help but ogle the actress who appeared on the screen.

  • Cada vez que llega esa chica, todos los hombres la comen con los ojos sin disimulo.

    Whenever that girl arrives, all the men openly ogle her.

  • ¿Por qué me estás comiendo con los ojos? ¿Te gusto o sólo te llama la atención?

    Why are you ogling me? Do you like me or are you just attracted?

• 2.

  SpainLatin AmericaGeneral Spanishneutralcolloquial
  • To enjoy or savor food visually without actually eating it; to be tempted by the appearance of food.
  • To derive pleasure or anticipation from looking at something desirable rather than consuming or possessing it.

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  • En la vitrina, comía con los ojos aquellos pasteles que no podía comprar.

    In the display case, I was visually savoring those cakes I couldn't buy.

  • Siempre como con los ojos cuando veo platos exquisitos en los programas de cocina.

    I always savor food visually when I see exquisite dishes on cooking shows.

  • Antes de decidir qué pedir, me gusta comer con los ojos el menú del restaurante.

    Before deciding what to order, I like to visually enjoy the restaurant's menu.

• 3.

  SpainLatin AmericaGeneral Spanishcolloquialinformal
  • To be seduced, persuaded, or won over by appearances or by someone’s looks; to be taken in by visual appeal.
  • To attempt to influence or manipulate others through charm or attractive presentation.

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  • Juan comió con los ojos al ver el nuevo coche deportivo que acababa de comprar su vecino.

    Juan was seduced by the looks of the new sports car his neighbor just bought.

  • No te dejes engañar, sólo comieron con los ojos las promesas del político durante la campaña.

    Don't be fooled, they were only taken in by the politician's promises during the campaign.

  • Ella se dejó comer con los ojos por la publicidad y terminó comprando algo innecesario.

    She was won over by the appearance in the advertisement and ended up buying something unnecessary.