Spanish word

desayunar

Pronunciation

IPA/desaʝuˈnaɾ/

Meaning

  • verbhave breakfast

Example

Yo desayuno a las ocho.

I have breakfast at eight.

Illustration for desayunar (have breakfast)

More examples

¿Quieres desayunar conmigo mañana?

Do you want to have breakfast with me tomorrow?

Core concept

Eating the first meal of the day to break the night's fast.

Common phrases

  • desayunar temprano

    have breakfast early

  • desayunar en casa

    have breakfast at home

  • desayunar con amigos

    have breakfast with friends

Similar words

comer: Eat food in general, the basic act of consuming something to nourish oneself.
almorzar: Eat the main midday meal, typically around noon or early afternoon.
cenar: Eat the evening meal, usually the main meal taken at night.
merendar: Have a light snack or small afternoon meal, often between lunch and dinner.

Definition in Spanish

Tomar alimentos o bebidas por la mañana como primera comida del día.

Word origin

From Spanish de- plus ayunar (from Latin ieiunare 'to fast'), where de- marks reversal so desayunar originally meant 'break a fast' and now means have breakfast.

Usage tips

  • Desayunar often takes direct objects for the foods or drinks eaten, for example 'Desayuné café y tostadas', so naming the food after the verb is natural.

Opposites

  • ayunarfastverb

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