reunión de almuerzo
/reunjon de almweɾθo/from spelling rules
The English phrase 'lunch meeting' can be translated into Spanish as reunión de almuerzo.
The phrase reunión de almuerzo refers to a business meeting that takes place over a midday meal. Depending on the context, other common expressions include almuerzo de trabajo, which is a very common alternative used to describe a lunch meeting specifically related to professional duties and comida de negocios, which is a common way to refer to a business lunch or meal.
Did you know?
- In Spain, a comida de negocios often starts much later than in English-speaking countries, frequently beginning around 2:00 PM or 3:00 PM.
- The word almuerzo comes from the Vulgar Latin verb admordere, which literally means 'to bite into' or 'to nibble'.
- In many Spanish-speaking cultures, a 'lunch meeting' is not just a quick bite but a lengthy social ritual that can last several hours.
Examples in context
- ¿Podemos organizar una reunión de almuerzo para discutir el proyecto?Can we arrange a lunch meeting to discuss the project?
Example conversation
Two colleagues are discussing their daily schedules in the office.
- MaríaJavier, ¿tienes tiempo para una reunión de almuerzo?Javier, do you have time for a lunch meeting?
- JavierSí, María, me parece una buena idea.Yes, María, that sounds like a good idea to me.
- MaríaPerfecto, podemos discutir el proyecto nuevo.Perfect, we can discuss the new project.
- JavierDe acuerdo, nos vemos a la una.Alright, I'll see you at one.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries almuerzo, de, reunión, CC BY-SA 4.0.
