Spanish Conversation · Level 86
60 words
Spanish word
almorzar
Pronunciation
IPA/almoɾˈθaɾ/
Meaning
- verbeat lunch
Example
¿Quieres almorzar conmigo?
Do you want to eat lunch with me?
More examples
No tengo mucho tiempo, voy a almorzar rápido.
I don't have much time, I'm going to eat lunch quickly.
Core concept
Midday meal, light or hearty.
Common phrases
almorzar rápido
eat lunch quickly
almorzar a las dos
eat lunch at two
Similar words
comer: Eat food in general, the neutral verb for consuming food.
cenar: Eat dinner in the evening or at night.
desayunar: Eat breakfast in the morning.
merendar: Have a light afternoon snack or small bite.
Definition in Spanish
Hacer una comida alrededor del mediodía, que puede ser ligera o abundante según la costumbre local.
Word origin
From Vulgar Latin *admorsare, ultimately from Latin morsus 'bite', reflecting an original sense of taking a midday bite.
Usage tips
- Almorzar commonly contrasts with comer in use, so speakers often add a note about time or the meal's size to avoid ambiguity.