brunch
/ˈbɾɐ̃.t͡ʃi/masculine
The Portuguese word for brunch is brunch. Wiktionary also lists almoço.
Meaning: a meal (noun)
Ways to say it
| Portuguese | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| brunch | /ˈbɾɐ̃.t͡ʃi/ (Brazil) /ˈbɾɐ̃t.ʃɨ/ (Portugal) |
masculine |
| almoço | /awˈmo.su/ (Brazil) /alˈmo.su/ (Portugal) |
Portugal, masculine, neologism, rare |
In most Portuguese-speaking contexts, the English loanword brunch is used directly to refer to this specific type of late-morning meal.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Portugal, the word brunch itself is used. The word almoço is also used in Portugal, though it is considered a rare neologism.
How do you pronounce it?
The word has two syllables, with the stress on the first syllable. It is pronounced /ˈbɾɐ̃.tʃi/.
Did you know?
- The word almoço shares a common ancestor with the English word 'morsel', as both stem from the Latin root for 'biting' or 'eating a small amount'.
- In many Portuguese-speaking urban centers, using the English word brunch signals a specific 'trendy' or 'hipster' social status, whereas almoço feels traditional and domestic.
- If you ask for a 'brunch' in a traditional village in Portugal, the server might be confused, as the term is almost exclusively a phenomenon of larger cities like Lisbon or Porto.
Examples in context
- Vamos tomar um café da manhã tardio amanhã?Shall we have a late breakfast tomorrow?
- O brunch de hoje está delicioso.Today's brunch is delicious.
- Vamos marcar um brunch no domingo?Shall we arrange a brunch on Sunday?
- Eu prefiro brunch a café da manhã.I prefer brunch to breakfast.
Example conversation
Two friends are deciding on plans for a lazy Sunday morning.
- CamilaFelipe, você quer fazer um brunch amanhã?Felipe, do you want to have a brunch tomorrow?
- FelipeSim, eu adoraria um brunch bem completo.Yes, I would love a very complete brunch.
- CamilaEu posso preparar o brunch para nós.I can prepare the brunch for us.
- FelipePerfeito, Camila, eu levo as frutas.Perfect, Camila, I'll bring the fruit.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “brunch” translations and entries brunch, almoço, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries almoço, brunch, CC BY-SA 4.0.
