tacos de desayuno
/takos de desaʝuno/from spelling rules
The English phrase "breakfast tacos" is translated into Spanish as tacos de desayuno.
This phrase refers to tacos filled with ingredients typically eaten for breakfast, such as eggs and potatoes.
Which one should you use?
You may also encounter the informal expression tacos para el desayuno.
Did you know?
- The word desayuno comes from the verb desayunar, which literally means 'to un-fast' or 'to break a fast'.
- In some regions, breakfast tacos are served on tortillas de maíz that are lightly fried in lard to make them more durable for heavy fillings.
- Depending on the region, a desayuno might not be a meal but a specific type of light snack eaten between a morning coffee and a midday meal.
Examples in context
- ¿Podríamos ofrecer tacos de desayuno durante el evento?Could we offer breakfast tacos during the event?
- Me gustaría pedir unos tacos de desayuno, por favor.I would like to order some breakfast tacos, please.
- Quiero unos tacos de desayuno, por favor.I want some breakfast tacos, please.
- Estos tacos de desayuno están muy ricos.These breakfast tacos are very delicious.
- ¿Venden tacos de desayuno en este restaurante?Do they sell breakfast tacos in this restaurant?
Example conversation
Javier and Sofía are deciding what to eat at a cafe.
- Javier¿Tienes hambre, Sofía?Are you hungry, Sofía?
- SofíaSí, quiero comer unos tacos de desayuno.Yes, I want to eat some breakfast tacos.
- JavierA mí también me encantan los tacos de desayuno.I love breakfast tacos too.
- Sofía¡Perfecto! Vamos a pedir.Perfect! Let's order.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries de, desayuno, CC BY-SA 4.0.
