merenda
[mɛˈrɛn.da]feminine
The Latin word for snack is merenda.
merenda is used to refer to an item of food eaten between meals.
Meaning: an item of food eaten between meals (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
merenda is a feminine noun.
Did you know?
- The word merenda is the ancestor of the Spanish word merienda, which refers to a late afternoon snack and often describes a specific social gathering.
- The root of merenda is also a distant relative of the English word 'merit', as both stem from the idea of deserving something.
- In ancient Rome, a 'merenda' was not just a quick bite, but often a piece of food earned as a reward for manual labour.
Examples in context
- Merendam capio.I'm having a snack.This sentence shows how to express the action of having a snack using merenda.Tatoeba #8940002 by alexmarcelo, translation #8227934 by meshbags
- Post octavam horam, cibum levem appetere soleo.I usually crave a light snack after the eighth hour.
Example conversation
Claudia and Gaius are taking a break from studying.
- ClaudiaEsurio. Habesne merendam?I am hungry. Do you have a snack?
- GaiusIta, merendam in sacculo habeo.Yes, I have a snack in my bag.
- ClaudiaGratias tibi, Gai.Thank you, Gaius.
- GaiusLibenter, Claudia.You are welcome, Claudia.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “snack” translations and entries merenda, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
