Spanish word

vianda

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈbjanda/

Meaning

  • feminine nounfood

Example

Llevé una vianda para el picnic.

I brought food for the picnic.

Illustration for vianda (food)

More examples

¿Trajiste la vianda para el trabajo?

Did you bring the packed lunch for work?

Core concept

Packed lunch or provisions carried to eat away from home.

Common phrases

  • vianda para llevar

    takeaway food

  • vianda casera

    homemade packed lunch

  • vianda para el trabajo

    packed lunch for work

Similar words

comida: General food or any meal eaten in everyday contexts.
almuerzo: Main midday meal typically eaten around noon.
merienda: Light afternoon snack or small bite eaten between meals.
bocadillo: Sandwich made with a roll or baguette and savory fillings.

Definition in Spanish

Alimento o provisión destinada a ser transportada o consumida fuera del hogar, especialmente para un viaje, trabajo o salida.

Word origin

The word comes from Latin vivenda 'things for living', from vivere 'to live', and develops in Romance languages to mean food carried on journeys or to work.

Usage tips

  • Vianda usually implies a homemade or brought-from-home meal for a trip, picnic, or work lunch, while restaurant takeout is normally called 'para llevar' or 'comida para llevar'.

Other meanings

  • packed lunchnoun

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