almuerzo
“almuerzo” means “lunch” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:
lunch
Also: midday meal
📝 In Action
¿A qué hora es el almuerzo?
A1What time is lunch?
Necesito preparar mi almuerzo antes de salir.
A2I need to prepare my lunch before leaving.
El menú del almuerzo de hoy es pollo con arroz.
B1Today's lunch menu is chicken and rice.
I eat lunch
Also: I have lunch
📝 In Action
Yo siempre almuerzo con mis compañeros de trabajo.
A1I always eat lunch with my coworkers.
Hoy no almuerzo en casa, saldré con mi madre.
A2Today I am not having lunch at home; I will go out with my mother.
🔄 Conjugations
indicative
present
imperfect
preterite
subjunctive
present
imperfect
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Quick Quiz: almuerzo
Question 1 of 1
Which sentence correctly uses the noun form of 'almuerzo'?
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📚 Etymology▼
Comes from the Old Spanish verb 'almorzar', which evolved from the Vulgar Latin 'admordium', meaning a short breakfast or 'first bite'. The root meant 'to break one's fast'.
First recorded: Around the 10th or 11th century (as the verb form)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'almuerzo' the same as 'comida'?
'Almuerzo' specifically means 'lunch' (the midday meal). 'Comida' is a more general word that can mean 'food' or 'a meal' in general. However, in Spain and some other regions, 'la comida' is commonly used to refer to 'lunch' because it is the main meal of the day.
How do I know if I should use the noun or the verb form?
If you are talking about the meal itself (the food or event), use the noun ('El almuerzo fue delicioso'). If you are describing the action of eating that meal, use the verb form ('Yo almuerzo a la una').