Spanish · Food & Drink
Desayuno
Breakfast
Beginnernoun
Definition
The first meal of the day.
Example
El desayuno es la comida más importante.
Breakfast is the most important meal.
Etymology
The word 'desayuno' is derived from the prefix 'des-' meaning 'un-' and 'ayuno', which means 'fast' in Latin ('ieiunus'). It literally translates to 'breaking the fast', referring to the first meal of the day.
How & Where It’s Used
'Desayuno' is used in both formal and informal settings, commonly found in written menus and spoken conversations throughout Spanish-speaking cultures. Cultural practices around breakfast can vary significantly by region.