O café da manhã
Example: Eu sempre tomo o café da manhã às oito horas.
Definition
"O café da manhã" is the Portuguese term for the meal eaten in the morning to break the overnight fast. It commonly includes foods like bread, coffee, fruit, and eggs, and is an essential daily routine for many people to start their day with energy.
Etymology
The phrase "o café da manhã" literally translates to "the coffee of the morning" in Portuguese, reflecting the traditional importance of coffee as part of the morning meal. 'Café' comes from the Arabic word 'qahwa,' meaning coffee, while 'manhã' means morning. Did you know? The concept of a morning meal has existed for centuries, but the specific phrase highlights coffee's cultural significance in Portuguese-speaking countries.
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