merienda

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /meˈɾjenda/, [meˈɾjẽn̪d̪a]

Etymology 1

From Latin merenda.

Noun

merienda f (plural meriendas)

1. afternoon snack
2. nuncheon
3. tea (afternoon meal)

Verb

merienda

1. Informal second-person singular (tú) affirmative imperative form of merendar.
2. Formal second-person singular (usted) present indicative form of merendar.
3. Third-person singular (él, ella, also used with usted^?) present indicative form of merendar.

Alternative forms

• meryenda

Etymology

From Spanish merienda, third-person singular form of merendar.

Pronunciation

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• IPA^(key): /mɛɾˈjɛnda/

Noun

merienda

1. A snack, especially between meals.

   Sigurado akong natuwa si Lola sa pinaghandaan mo para sa kanya na merienda.

   I'm sure Grandmother was pleased with the snack you had prepared for her.

Verb

merienda

1. To have a snack between meals.

   'Lika, magmerienda muna tayo bago mag-cram ulit sa pag-aaral.

   Come, let's have a snack before cramming again in schoolwork.