come tu desayuno
/kome tu desaʝuno/from spelling rules
In Spanish, "eat your breakfast" is translated as come tu desayuno.
This phrase is a command used to tell someone to consume their first meal of the day.
Which one should you use?
The forms vary based on the number of people you are addressing and the level of politeness required. Use Desayuna. for an informal, singular command. For formal or polite singular commands, you can use Desayune usted, Tome su desayuno, or coma su desayuno. Use coman su desayuno when addressing more than one person.
How does it change in a sentence?
To express this command politely to a single person (using 'usted'), use coma su desayuno. If you are speaking to a group of people (plural), use coman su desayuno.
Did you know?
- The word desayuno literally contains the idea of 'unfasting' or breaking a fast. It comes from the prefix 'des-' meaning 'undo' and 'ayuno' meaning 'fast'.
- In many Spanish-speaking cultures, desayuno refers specifically to the first light meal, while a second, larger mid-morning meal is called almuerzo.
- Depending on the country, a command to desayunar might lead to a plate of savory beans or spicy corn cakes rather than a sweet cereal.
Examples in context
- Cuando llegue al hotel, asegúrese de desayunar usted antes de comenzar el día.When you arrive at the hotel, make sure to eat your breakfast before starting the day.
- ¡Desayuna bien antes de ir a la escuela, cariño!Eat your breakfast well before going to school, honey!
- Antes de salir, asegúrate de desayunar bien. Así podrás rendir al máximo.Before leaving, make sure to eat breakfast well. That way you will be able to perform at your best.
- Chicos, no olviden comer su desayuno antes de ir a la escuela.Guys, don't forget to eat your breakfast before going to school.
- Come tu desayuno para tener mucha energía.Eat your breakfast to have lots of energy.
Example conversation
Mateo is reminding Lucía to eat before school.
- MateoLucía, come tu desayuno rápido.Lucía, eat your breakfast quickly.
- LucíaNo tengo mucha hambre, Mateo.I am not very hungry, Mateo.
- MateoNecesitas energía para el día.You need energy for the day.
- LucíaEstá bien, lo comeré todo.Alright, I will eat it all.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries desayuno, tu, CC BY-SA 4.0.
