Translation of Italian word "merenda" to English
merenda
/meˈren.da/
How to use
The Italian noun 'merenda' (feminine) denotes 'afternoon snack' (Afternoon snack). It typically takes the definite article 'la'. In practice, afternoon snack, especially for children.
🇬🇧 English
afternoon snack
Example
I bambini fanno merenda con pane e marmellata.
The children have afternoon snack with bread and jam.
Prepariamo una merenda sana con yogurt e frutta fresca.
We prepare a healthy afternoon snack with yogurt and fresh fruit.
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Common phrases
- caffè e merenda— coffee and snack
- Prepariamo una merenda sana con yogurt e frutta fresca.— We prepare a healthy afternoon snack with yogurt and fresh fruit.
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What does the Italian word "merenda" mean?▼
The Italian word "merenda" means "afternoon snack" in English.
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Yes, here is a practical example: "I bambini fanno merenda con pane e marmellata." (which translates as "The children have afternoon snack with bread and jam.").
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