Portuguese Phrase
Comi demais.
Meaning
Literally, “I ate too much.” The speaker is saying they ate more than they intended or more than is comfortable. It can convey a light‑hearted regret after a big meal or a more serious comment about overeating.
When to use
Use this phrase after a hearty lunch, dinner, or a buffet when you feel you’ve overindulged. It works in casual conversation with friends or family, and can also be used humorously to comment on a particularly rich dish.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Comidemais
Comi (verb)
First‑person singular preterite of comer (to eat). It indicates a completed action in the past.
demais (adverb)
An adverb meaning “too much, excessively”. It follows the verb and modifies the whole action.
🗨In Conversation
Você parece satisfeito!
You look satisfied!
Comi demais.
I ate too much.
✕Common Mistakes
Comi de mais.
“Demais” is an adverb and must be written as a single word; “de mais” would be a preposition + adjective and is incorrect here.
Comi muito demais.
Redundant – both “muito” and “demais” mean “a lot”. Use one or the other.
↔Alternatives
Comi muito.
I ate a lot.
Exagerei na comida.
I overdid it with the food.
Comi em excesso.
I ate in excess.
Cultural Tip
In Brazil, meals are often social events with many side dishes, and it’s common to say “Comi demais” after a family gathering or a churrasco. The phrase is informal; in a more formal setting you might opt for “Exagerei na comida”. Also, note that “demais” is written as one word – splitting it into “de mais” changes the meaning to “of more”.