Viandas (en. Food)
/ˈbjan.das/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishSpanish
noun
Meals or foods in general, often ready to eat.
Various viands were served at the party.
En la fiesta se sirvieron diversas viandas.
Specifically, main dishes at a banquet.
The viands on the menu were very varied and delicious.
Las viandas del menú eran muy variadas y deliciosas.
Foods taken to eat outside the home.
I brought viands for the afternoon picnic.
Llevé viandas para el picnic de la tarde.
Etymology
From the Latin 'vianda', meaning 'food'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
festive foods
Special meals served at celebrations.
viandas de fiesta
work foods
Foods that are taken to work, usually prepared at home.
viandas de trabajo
homemade foods
Foods prepared at home with fresh ingredients.
viandas caseras
Related Words
lunch
Food that is eaten at noon.
almuerzo
dinner
Food that is eaten in the evening.
cena
gastro
Related to food or gastronomy.
gastro
Slang Meanings
Food in general, often of good quality.
That party has viands you can’t miss.
Esa fiesta tiene unas viandas que no te puedes perder.
Typical or special foods from a place.
At the fair, there are typical viands from the region.
En la feria hay viandas típicas de la región.