la merienda
-the snack
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merienda

Food Vocabulary 
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la merienda(
meh
-
ryehn
-
dah
)
A feminine noun is almost always used with feminine articles and adjectives (e.g., la mujer bonita, la luna llena).
feminine noun
a. snack
Normalmente como una merienda en algún momento entre el almuerzo y la cena.I usually eat a snack at some point between lunch and dinner.
b. tea
Regionalism used in the United Kingdom
(United Kingdom)
¿Por qué no nos reunimos para tomar una merienda a eso de las tres?Why don't we meet up for tea around three o'clock?
2. (evening meal)
Regionalism used in Ecuador
(Ecuador)
a. supper
Sus padres han decidido organizar una merienda en su casa para celebrar su graduación.Her parents have decided to host a supper at their house to celebrate her graduation.
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