Lunchables
/lunt͡ʃables/from spelling rules
Lunchables is the Spanish way to refer to the English phrase lunchable.
Lunchables refers to the specific brand of pre-packaged meals designed for children's lunches. Because it is a specific brand name, it is used as a proper noun and is not translated into Spanish.
How do you pronounce it?
/luntʃables/
Did you know?
- While 'Lunchables' is a brand, a Spanish speaker might call the food inside a 'picoteo', a term usually reserved for tapas or appetizers shared among friends at a bar.
- While the brand name Lunchables remains unchanged, a Spanish-speaking parent might instead use the term meriendas to describe a small meal or snack intended for a child during the afternoon.
- In some regions, the word lonchera can refer to both the physical container and the actual food packed inside it, similar to how 'lunch' works in English.
Examples in context
- Compré unos Lunchables para la merienda de mi hija.I bought some Lunchables for my daughter's snack.
- ¿Quieres un Lunchables para el colegio?Do you want a Lunchable for school?
- En el supermercado hay una oferta de Lunchables.There is a sale on Lunchables at the supermarket.
Example conversation
A mother and son are preparing for school.
- DanielMamá, ¿puedo llevar Lunchables mañana?Mom, can I take Lunchables tomorrow?
- SofíaSí, Daniel, pero solo si comes fruta.Yes, Daniel, but only if you eat fruit.
- DanielEstá bien, me gustan los Lunchables de queso.Okay, I like the cheese Lunchables.
- SofíaPerfecto, Sofía los comprará hoy.Perfect, Sofía will buy them today.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
