Portuguese · Food & Drink
Almoço
[/awˈmosu/]
Lunch
Beginnernoun · m
Definition
The meal eaten in the middle of the day.
A refeição consumida no meio do dia.
Example
O almoço é a principal refeição no Brasil.
Lunch is the main meal in Brazil.
Etymology
'Almoço' comes from the Latin 'alimus', meaning 'to nourish'. It describes the mid-day meal, which has been an essential culinary tradition in Portuguese culture.
How & Where It’s Used
'Almoço' is commonly used in both spoken and written Portuguese and holds informal significance in family and social gatherings, particularly in Brazil.
Cultural Note
In Brazil, lunch (almoço) is traditionally the largest meal of the day, unlike in many other countries.