¿A qué hora es el almuerzo?
To ask "what time is lunch?" in Spanish, say ¿A qué hora es el almuerzo?
¿A qué hora es el almuerzo? asks when the midday meal is served, for example at a hotel or a camp.
What does it mean word for word?
A qué hora means "at what time", es means "is" and el almuerzo means "lunch".
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Spain the main midday meal is usually called by another word, and almuerzo can mean a mid morning snack there. In Latin America almuerzo is the usual word for lunch.
What mistakes should you avoid?
Do not leave out el before almuerzo.
When do people say it?
Lunch in Spain is often eaten between two and three in the afternoon.
Did you know?
- In many Spanish cultures, the time for el almuerzo coincides with the siesta, a period where shops and businesses may close entirely for several hours.
- The word almuerzo comes from the Latin verb admordere, which literally means 'to bite into' or 'to nibble'.
- In some Spanish-speaking regions, the meal described by almuerzo is so substantial that it replaces dinner as the primary caloric intake of the day.
Examples in context
- Disculpe, ¿a qué hora es el almuerzo?Excuse me, what time is lunch?
Example conversation
Two colleagues are talking in the office.
- SofíaHola Daniel, ¿a qué hora es el almuerzo?Hi Daniel, what time is lunch?
- DanielEs a las doce y media.It is at twelve thirty.
- SofíaPerfecto, gracias por decirme.Perfect, thanks for telling me.
- DanielDe nada, Sofía. Nos vemos pronto.You're welcome, Sofía. See you soon.
