Desayuno
/desaʝuno/from spelling rules
The Spanish phrase for "I eat breakfast" is Desayuno.
Desayuno is a way to state that you are consuming your first meal of the day.
How does it change in a sentence?
The word Desayuno is versatile. It can function both as the noun meaning "breakfast" and as the first-person singular present tense verb meaning "I eat breakfast".
How do you pronounce it?
/desaʝuno/
What mistakes should you avoid?
English speakers often mistakenly say como el desayuno to mean "I eat breakfast." Instead, use the more natural verb form Desayuno.
Did you know?
- The root of the word, ayuno, is also the basis for the word used to describe the religious practice of fasting.
- In Spain, a traditional desayuno often includes tostadas con tomate, which are toasted breads rubbed with fresh garlic and tomato.
- In many Spanish-speaking cultures, the desayuno is a light snack, followed by a more substantial mid-morning meal called almuerzo.
Examples in context
- Yo desayuno todos los días.I eat breakfast every day.This sentence is useful for stating a daily habit using Desayuno.Tatoeba #1305612 by marcelostockle, translation #953449 by CK
- Desayuno todas las mañanas.I eat breakfast every morning.This sentence is useful for stating a morning habit using Desayuno.Tatoeba #1633568 by teskmon, translation #464655 by CK
- Desayuno nada más levantarme.I eat breakfast right when I get up.This sentence is useful for describing the timing of your meal using Desayuno.Tatoeba #8464288 by arh, translation #8480355 by shekitten
- Me tomo mi desayuno temprano.I have my breakfast early.
- Seguido tomo desayuno.I often have breakfast.
- Como panqueques para el desayuno.I eat pancakes for breakfast.
- 2 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Javier and Elena are in the kitchen on a weekend morning.
- Javier¿A qué hora desayunas, Elena?What time do you eat breakfast, Elena?
- ElenaYo desayuno a las nueve.I eat breakfast at nine.
- JavierYo también desayuno a esa hora.I also eat breakfast at that time.
- ElenaEntonces, desayunemos juntos.Then, let's eat breakfast together.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
