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    Desayunar (en. Have breakfast)

    /desaˈxunar/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    verb
    The action of consuming food in the morning.
    I like to have fruits and yogurt for breakfast.
    Me gusta desayunar frutas y yogur.
    To have the first meal of the day.
    It is important to have breakfast to have energy.
    Es importante desayunar para tener energía.
    To have a special or hearty breakfast.
    We had breakfast at a very good restaurant.
    Desayunamos en un restaurante muy bueno.

    Etymology

    It derives from the prefix 'des-' which indicates negation, and 'ayunar' which refers to the action of not eating; therefore, 'desayunar' means to break the fast.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    full breakfast
    A morning meal that includes various foods.
    desayuno completo
    continental breakfast
    A light breakfast that usually includes bread and coffee.
    desayuno continental
    healthy breakfast
    A breakfast that includes nutritious foods.
    desayuno saludable

    Related Words

    lunch
    A meal that occurs at midday.
    almuerzo
    dinner
    A meal that occurs at night.
    cena
    snack
    Eating a little between meals, usually in the afternoon.
    merendar

    Slang Meanings

    A substitute for 'breakfast' in colloquial language.
    Today I will only 'have breakfast' with a coffee.
    Hoy solo voy a 'desayunar' un café.
    Used among friends to refer to a breakfast also as a gathering.
    Let's 'have breakfast' together tomorrow.
    Vamos a 'desayunar' juntos mañana.