desayuno
everyday, Peru
Breakfast in Peru is the desayuno, and the verb is desayunar. The word is the same as in standard Spanish, but lonche in Peru means a light afternoon meal, not breakfast.
Meaning: first meal of the day (noun)
Ways to say it
| Spanish | Note |
|---|---|
| desayuno | everyday, Peru |
| lonche | afternoon snack, Peru |
Say el desayuno for the meal and desayunar for eating it. People often say tomar desayuno or tomar el desayuno.
Which one should you use?
Lonche comes from the English word "lunch" but names a light afternoon or evening meal in Peru. Do not use it for the morning.
When do people say it?
A classic Peruvian breakfast is the pan con chicharrón, a sandwich of fried pork with sweet potato.
Did you know?
- Desayuno is built from des- and ayuno, meaning to break a fast.
Examples in context
- ¿Qué quieres para el desayuno?What do you want for breakfast?
- Voy a desayunar pan con queso.I am going to have bread with cheese for breakfast.
Example conversation
Camila and her brother Diego sit down for breakfast before school in Arequipa.
- CamilaDiego, el desayuno está listo.Diego, breakfast is ready.
- Diego¿Hay pan con queso?Is there bread with cheese?
- CamilaSí, y también jugo de naranja.Yes, and orange juice too.
