Portuguese · Food & Drink
Jantar
[/ʒɐ̃ˈtaʁ/]
Dinner
Beginnernoun · m
Definition
The main evening meal.
A principal refeição noturna.
Example
O jantar de domingo é sempre especial.
Sunday dinner is always special.
Etymology
'Jantar' comes from the Latin 'cenare', meaning 'to dine'. The word has evolved to describe the evening meal, becoming entrenched in Portuguese culture.
How & Where It’s Used
'Jantar' is used in both formal and informal settings, particularly in social contexts where family meals occur, commonly mentioned in menus across Portuguese-speaking countries.