Noun · A1 · Spanish glossary
Desayuno: breakfast
desayuno
Pronunciation: deh-sah-YOO-noh (stress the capital letters)
Desayuno means “breakfast” in English.
Quick answer
- Meaning: breakfast
- How to say it: deh-sah-YOO-noh
- Gender: el desayuno
- Level: Beginner (A1)
What “desayuno” means and how to use it
Desayuno means “breakfast.” The verb is desayunar, which means “to have breakfast.”
Gender and plural
- Gender: el desayuno (masculine)
- Plural: los desayunos
Examples with audio
- Tomo café en el desayuno.I have coffee for breakfast.
- El desayuno está listo.Breakfast is ready.
- Desayunamos a las siete.We have breakfast at seven.
Usage tip
It literally means “breaking the fast” (des + ayuno). Say “desayunar” for the action: desayuno pan con huevo.
Frequently asked questions
How do you say “breakfast” in Spanish?
“breakfast” in Spanish is “desayuno.” It is pronounced deh-sah-YOO-noh, with the stress on the syllable in capital letters.
How do you pronounce “desayuno”?
Say deh-sah-YOO-noh. The syllable in capital letters gets the stress. Press the speaker button at the top of this page to hear it.
Is “desayuno” masculine or feminine?
Desayuno is masculine: “el desayuno.” The plural is “desayunos.”
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