almorzar
“almorzar” means “to have lunch” in Spanish (The primary meaning of eating the midday meal.).
to have lunch, to lunch
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¿A qué hora almuerzas normalmente?
A1What time do you usually have lunch?
Almorzamos en la cafetería todos los días.
A1We have lunch in the cafeteria every day.
Ayer almorcé con mi abuela por primera vez en meses.
A2Yesterday I had lunch with my grandmother for the first time in months.
🔄 Conjugations
indicative
present
imperfect
preterite
subjunctive
present
imperfect
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Quick Quiz: almorzar
Question 1 of 2
Which sentence correctly uses the present tense of 'almorzar' for 'we'?
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📚 Etymology▼
Comes from the Old Spanish verb *almorzar*, which itself derived from the Latin phrase *ad morsum*, meaning 'at a bite' or 'to the bite.' This reflects the word's original meaning of taking a small, quick meal before the main one.
First recorded: 13th century
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'almorzar' the same as 'comer'?
'Comer' is the general verb 'to eat.' 'Almorzar' specifically means 'to eat lunch' (the midday meal). While you can say 'Vamos a comer' to mean 'Let's eat lunch,' using 'almorzar' is more precise.
Why does the 'o' change to 'ue' sometimes?
This is a common pattern for many Spanish verbs (like 'poder' or 'dormir'). It happens when the stress falls on the 'o' sound. Since the stress moves away from the 'o' for 'nosotros' and 'vosotros,' the spelling stays 'almorzamos.'