Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
merendar
verb
/meɾenˈdaɾ/
Definition
To have a meal or snack in the late afternoon or early evening, typically light, often involving bread or pastries.
Examples
- After school, the children often merendar with sandwiches and fruit.
- In Spain, people merendar around 5 PM, enjoying a variety of snacks.
- During the summer, we like to merendar on the terrace with fresh lemonade.
Meaning
The term ‘merendar’ refers to the practice of having a light meal known as ‘merienda’, which is common in Spanish-speaking countries. It is usually enjoyed in the hours between lunch and dinner.
Synonyms
- snack
- light meal
- tea
- afternoon bite