Spanish

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Etymology

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Literally, is it eaten?.

Phrase

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¿se come?

  1. (humorous, idiomatic) the hell?; the heck?; when it's at home?

Usage notes

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  • This is often used ironically or humorously with questions words, to show surprise or confusion.
  • ¿Con qué se come un wiki? - What is a wiki when it's at home?
  • ¿Redes sociales? y eso ¿cómo se come? - Social networks? What the dickens is that?