Almuerzo (en. Lunch)

/alˈmweɾ̞θo/

Meaning & Definition

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noun
A meal that takes place between breakfast and dinner.
Lunch is the most important meal of the day for many people.
El almuerzo es la comida más importante del día para muchas personas.
Often includes a main dish, side dishes, and dessert.
She prepared a delicious lunch with chicken and salad.
Ella preparó un almuerzo delicioso con pollo y ensalada.
It is a social moment to share with friends or family.
We gathered to have lunch together in the park.
Nos reunimos para almorzar juntos en el parque.

Etymology

From Latin 'ad meridiem' meaning 'at noon.'

Common Phrases and Expressions

Light lunch
Quick or light meal.
almuerzo ligero
To have lunch
To prepare or serve midday food.
hacer almuerzo
Working lunch
Food that is served during a meeting or workday.
almuerzo de trabajo

Related Words

Breakfast
Food that is taken in the morning.
desayuno
Dinner
Food that is taken at night.
cena
Snack
Light meal taken between lunch and dinner.
merienda

Slang Meanings

Quick lunch.
I'm going to prepare a quick lunch before going to work.
Voy a preparar un almuerzo rápido antes de ir al trabajo.
Meal with friends.
Next week we'll have a lunch with colleagues.
La próxima semana haremos un almuerzo con los colegas.