ora di pranzo
/ˈo.ra di ˈpran.d͡zo/word by word
Lunch time in Italian is ora di pranzo.
The phrase ora di pranzo refers to the time of day when people usually eat their midday meal.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of ora (hour or time), di (of) and pranzo (lunch).
How does it change in a sentence?
When using the definite article 'the', the article la elides with ora to become l'ora di pranzo.
How do you pronounce it?
The word has 4 syllables and the stress is on the 1st syllable.
Did you know?
- In many parts of Italy, l'ora di pranzo is a sacred, non-negotiable time where shops close and streets empty, much more strictly than a typical English 'lunch hour'.
- The Italian word pranzo is closely related to the Latin prandium, which was a light snack taken to sustain someone before a main meal.
- While ora di pranzo refers to the time, Italians often use the verb pranzare to describe the act of eating lunch, making the meal a specific action rather than just a noun.
Examples in context
- È ora di pranzo.It's lunch time.Tatoeba #2126412 by Guybrush88, translation #433692 by CK
- Lo faccio spesso a ora di pranzo.I often do that at lunch time.Tatoeba #7780611 by Guybrush88, translation #7780531 by CK
- È già ora di pranzo, andiamo alla mensa!It is already lunch time. Let's head to the cafeteria!Tatoeba #3629694 by Guybrush88, translation #1745375 by kate15
- Scusa, hai qualche minuto per una riunione prima dell'ora di pranzo?Excuse me, do you have a few minutes for a meeting before lunch time?
- Gli studenti possono uscire per l'ora del pranzo.Students can leave for lunch time.
- Ah, finalmente è l'ora di pranzettare, sono famelico!Ah, finally it's lunch time, I am hungry!
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Example conversation
Alessandro and Martina are working in an office.
- AlessandroÈ quasi l'ora di pranzo.It is almost lunch time.
- MartinaSì, ho molta fame.Yes, I am very hungry.
- AlessandroAndiamo a mangiare qualcosa?Shall we go eat something?
- MartinaOttima idea, andiamo subito!Great idea, let's go right now!
Sources
- IPA marked “word by word” joins the Wiktionary pronunciations of each word (ora, di, pranzo) and can differ in connected speech.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries di, ora, pranzo, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
