mi desayuno
/mi desaʝuno/from spelling rules
The English phrase "my breakfast" is translated into Spanish as mi desayuno.
mi desayuno is the noun phrase used to refer to the meal itself. While 'mi desayuno' is the noun phrase for the meal, the verb desayunar is frequently used to express the action of eating breakfast.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of the possessive adjective mi (my) and the noun desayuno (breakfast).
How do you pronounce it?
/mi desaʝuno/
Did you know?
- The word desayuno is literally a negation of a morning action. It comes from the phrase 'des-ayunar', which historically meant to 'un-fast' or to break a fast.
- In some Spanish-speaking cultures, desayuno refers to a light early morning snack, while a second, heavier mid-morning meal is called almuerzo.
- Depending on the country, 'mi desayuno' could consist of something completely different, such as 'chilaquiles' in Mexico or 'arepas' in Colombia.
Examples in context
- Suelo tomar zumo de pomelo con mi desayuno.I usually drink grapefruit juice with my breakfast.This sentence shows an example of a beverage consumed with mi desayuno.Tatoeba #13469338 by Seael, translation #13469328 by rul
- Quiero mi desayuno.I want to have my breakfast.This sentence expresses a desire to have mi desayuno.Tatoeba #1649497 by marcelostockle, translation #1454072 by LittleBoy
- Mi delicioso desayunoMy delicious breakfast
- El desayuno que tomo yo todas las mañanasThe breakfast I have every morning
- Mi desayuno favorito es un café con tostadas.My favorite breakfast is coffee with toast.
- Mi desayuno es muy saludable.My breakfast is very healthy.
Example conversation
Elena and Mateo are in the kitchen in the morning.
- Elena¿Dónde está mi desayuno, Mateo?Where is my breakfast, Mateo?
- MateoEstá sobre la mesa, Elena.It is on the table, Elena.
- ElenaGracias por prepararme mi desayuno.Thank you for preparing my breakfast.
- MateoDe nada, que aproveches.You're welcome, enjoy it.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries desayuno, mi, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
