Meriyenda (en. Snack)

/me-ri-yen-da/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A type of food usually eaten between main meals.
After school, I brought snacks for our friends.
Pagkatapos ng paaralan, nagdala ako ng meriyenda para sa aming mga kaibigan.
A light meal that can be sweet or savory.
The child loves her snack of biscuits and milk.
Gustong-gusto ng bata ang kanyang meriyenda na biskwit at gatas.
A gathering around food that is not very formal.
We often have snacks with friends at home.
Madalas kaming nag-meriyenda ng mga kaibigan sa bahay.

Etymology

Spanish 'merienda'

Common Phrases and Expressions

What snack?
Question about the food that will be prepared or eaten.
Anong meriyenda?
Snack time!
Time to eat a snack.
Meriyenda time!

Related Words

second meal
Food taken between breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
pangalawang pagkain
snack bar
Place or store selling various types of snacks.
snack bar

Slang Meanings

snack
We're having snacks later, there are so many food options!
Meron tayong meriyenda mamaya, ang daming kainan!
snack
I bought a snack at the cafeteria, it's so delicious!
Bumili ako ng meryenda sa kantin, sobrang sarap!
chill eats
Let's grab some snacks after school, just for some chill eats.
Let's grab some meriyenda after school, just for some chill eats.
quick bite
We went to fast food for a quick bite!
Nag-fast food kami sa meriyenda, mabilis lang!