desayuno saludable
/desaʝuno saludable/from spelling rules
The English phrase "healthy breakfast" is desayuno saludable in Spanish.
What does it mean word for word?
desayuno saludable is composed of desayuno (breakfast) and saludable (healthy).
How do you pronounce it?
/desaʝuno saludable/
Did you know?
- The word saludar, which shares a root with saludable, means 'to greet', implying that to greet someone is to wish them health.
- The word desayuno literally translates to 'unfasting', because it breaks the fast you held while sleeping.
- In many Spanish-speaking cultures, a 'healthy breakfast' might actually include savory items like eggs and beans rather than the sweet cereal or pastries common in Anglophone countries.
Examples in context
- Tomé un desayuno saludable.I had a healthy breakfast.Tatoeba #1441639 by Shishir, translation #1300110 by CK
- Tom se come un desayuno saludable cada mañana.Tom eats a healthy breakfast every morning.Tatoeba #2063689 by marcelostockle, translation #2059864 by CK
- Mi abuela siempre me prepara un desayuno saludable con frutas frescas y cereal.My grandmother always prepares a healthy breakfast for me with fresh fruits and cereal.
- Hoy tuve un desayuno sano con huevos revueltos, pan integral y una taza de té verde.Today, I had a healthy breakfast with scrambled eggs, whole wheat bread, and a cup of green tea.
- Los atletas deben consumir un desayuno nutritivo para tener suficiente energía durante el entrenamiento.Athletes should have a nutritious breakfast to have enough energy during training.
- Ella siempre prepara un desayuno saludable.She always prepares a healthy breakfast.
Example conversation
Javier and Sofía are talking in a kitchen about nutrition.
- Javier¿Quieres un desayuno saludable hoy?Do you want a healthy breakfast today?
- SofíaSí, por favor, Javier.Yes, please, Javier.
- JavierTengo frutas y avena para ti.I have fruit and oats for you.
- Sofía¡Qué buena idea, gracias!What a great idea, thanks!
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries desayuno, saludable, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
