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almusal

Breakfast

Beginnernoun

Definition

The first meal of the day.

Example

Nag-almusal ka na ba?

Have you had breakfast yet?

Etymology

'Almusal' comes from the Spanish word 'almuerzo', originally meaning 'a meal'. In Tagalog, it has come to specifically refer to breakfast.

How & Where It’s Used

'Almusal' is typically used in contexts around meals and is recognized in both casual and formal settings, often discussed during mealtime planning.

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