Italian · Food & Drink
pranzo
lunch
Beginnernoun · m
Definition
The midday meal.
Example
A pranzo mangio solitamente un'insalata.
At lunch I usually eat a salad.
Etymology
'Pranzo' comes from the Latin 'prandium', which designated a light meal or snack taken around midday. It has retained its association with the mid-day meal throughout its linguistic development.
How & Where It’s Used
'Pranzo' is widely used in formal and informal contexts, mostly spoken but also written, particularly in menus. The word is consistent across regions, although the traditional foods served may vary.