Spanish · Food & Drink
Almuerzo
Lunch
Beginnernoun
Definition
A midday meal.
Example
El almuerzo es a las dos.
Lunch is at two.
Etymology
Originating from the Late Latin 'ad-mersum', where 'merere' means 'to serve', 'almuerzo' refers to the meal served after the traditional fasting period from breakfast until lunch.
How & Where It’s Used
'Almuerzo' typically refers to lunch and is used in casual and formal contexts. Regional variations exist; for instance, in some areas, it can refer to a lighter brunch-like meal.