almuerzo
everyday
Lunch in Argentina is almuerzo, and the verb is almorzar. In casual talk people also say comer for having a meal. It is also called comida.
Meaning: midday meal (noun)
Ways to say it
| Spanish | Note |
|---|---|
| almuerzo | everyday |
| almorzar | verb |
| comida | also used |
Lunch is usually eaten around midday or early afternoon and is often the main meal on Sundays with family. A typical question is ¿Ya almorzaste?
How does it change in a sentence?
Almorzar changes its stem: almuerzo for yo, almorzás for vos and almuerza for él.
When do people say it?
The Sunday family lunch is a strong tradition, and often centers on an asado.
Did you know?
- Many Argentines call the afternoon snack merienda, and it is a separate meal from almuerzo.
Examples in context
- ¿Qué hay para el almuerzo?What is for lunch?
- Almorzamos a las doce.We have lunch at twelve.
- ¿Ya almorzaste?Did you already have lunch?
Example conversation
Mariana asks her colleague Hernán about lunch at an office in Buenos Aires.
- MarianaHernán, ¿ya almorzaste?Hernán, did you already have lunch?
- HernánTodavía no. ¿Vamos?Not yet. Shall we go?
- MarianaDale, conozco un buen lugar.OK, I know a good place.
