pranzo
lunch
The word 'pranzo' is the Italian equivalent of the English word 'lunch'. It refers to the midday meal, typically eaten between noon and 2pm. In Italy, 'pranzo' is often a larger and more substantial meal than breakfast or dinner, and it may consist of several courses, including a pasta or rice dish, a meat or fish dish, and a dessert or fruit.
Example sentences using: pranzo
Ho fame, è ora di pranzo.
I'm hungry, it's lunchtime.
This phrase is commonly used in Italian to declare hunger and announce that it's lunchtime. 'Ho fame' translates to 'I'm hungry', and 'è ora di pranzo' translates to 'it's lunchtime' .
Il pranzo è il mio pasto preferito della giornata.
Lunch is my favorite meal of the day.
In this sentence, the speaker uses 'pranzo' to refer to lunch, expressing that it's their favorite meal of the day. 'Il pranzo è' translates directly to 'The lunch is', while 'il mio pasto preferito della giornata' translates to 'my favorite meal of the day'.
Dopo il pranzo, mi piace fare una passeggiata.
After lunch, I like to take a walk.
This sentence refers to the speaker’s preference to take a walk after lunch. 'Dopo il pranzo,' translates as 'After lunch,' and 'mi piace fare una passeggiata' translates directly as 'I like to take a walk'. This reflects a common cultural practice in Italy, where many people enjoy a leisurely 'passeggiata', or stroll, after meals.