desayuno
everyday
Breakfast in Mexico is desayuno, and the verb is desayunar. The word almuerzo exists too, but it is not always the same meal.
Meaning: the first meal of the day (noun)
Ways to say it
| Mexican | Note |
|---|---|
| desayuno | everyday |
| almuerzo | late morning meal in Mexico |
Typical Mexican breakfasts are chilaquiles, huevos a la mexicana and molletes. People ask ¿ya desayunaste? to check if you have eaten.
Which one should you use?
In Mexico the main midday meal is called la comida, and almuerzo may be a heavier late-morning meal, while in other countries it means lunch.
How does it change in a sentence?
The noun is masculine, so you say el desayuno.
Did you know?
- Chilaquiles are fried tortilla pieces simmered in red or green salsa, and they are a classic Mexican breakfast.
Examples in context
- ¿Qué quieres de desayuno?What do you want for breakfast?
- Ya desayuné chilaquiles.I already had chilaquiles for breakfast.
- El desayuno incluye café.Breakfast includes coffee.
Example conversation
Waitress Nancy takes an order from guest Héctor at a hotel in Oaxaca.
- NancyBuenos días, ¿qué desea de desayuno?Good morning, what would you like for breakfast?
- HéctorUnos chilaquiles verdes y café.Some green chilaquiles and coffee.
- NancyEn seguida se los traigo.I will bring them right away.
