Knowing words about meals and drinks is super important if you want to fit in when you’re in Spanish-speaking places. This article will help you learn some common words, grouped into easy sections.

Types of Meals

1. Desayuno (Breakfast)

   • This is the first meal you eat in the morning.
   • Example: "Me gusta comer huevos en el desayuno." (I like to eat eggs for breakfast.)

2. Almuerzo (Lunch)

   • Lunch is usually the biggest meal of the day in many Spanish-speaking countries.
   • Example: "Hoy tengo pollo y arroz para el almuerzo." (Today I have chicken and rice for lunch.)

3. Cena (Dinner)

   • Dinner is what you eat in the evening and is often lighter than lunch.
   • Example: "Vamos a cenar pasta esta noche." (We will have pasta for dinner tonight.)

4. Merienda (Snack)

   • A small meal or snack, usually eaten in the afternoon.
   • Example: "Voy a tomar una merienda de frutas." (I’m going to have a fruit snack.)

Types of Drinks

1. Agua (Water)

   • Water is the most important drink.
   • Example: "Bebo agua todos los días." (I drink water every day.)

2. Café (Coffee)

   • Many people love coffee, especially in the morning.
   • Example: "Me gusta tomar café con leche." (I like to drink coffee with milk.)

3. Té (Tea)

   • Tea is another popular drink that can be hot or cold.
   • Example: "Prefiero el té verde." (I prefer green tea.)

4. Jugo (Juice)

   • Juice is usually made from different types of fruit.
   • Example: "El jugo de naranja es mi favorito." (Orange juice is my favorite.)

Words to Describe Food

When you talk about meals and drinks, you can use some fun descriptive words:

• Delicioso (Delicious)

  • Example: "El postre es delicioso." (The dessert is delicious.)

• Frío (Cold)

  • Example: "Me gusta el agua fría." (I like cold water.)

• Caliente (Hot)

  • Example: "El café está caliente." (The coffee is hot.)

Putting It All Together

You can make sentences by mixing these words. Here are some examples:

• "En el desayuno, me gusta tomar café y comer tostadas." (For breakfast, I like to drink coffee and eat toast.)

• "Para la cena, vamos a tener ensalada y agua." (For dinner, we are going to have salad and water.)

Using different words helps you get better at the language and say what you mean more clearly. Try using these terms in conversations to improve your skills!