O jantar
Example: O jantar está pronto e todos estão com fome.
Definition
"O jantar" refers to the meal eaten in the evening, typically the main meal of the day in many cultures. It often involves a variety of dishes and is a time for families or groups to gather and eat together after the day's activities.
Etymology
The term "o jantar" comes from Portuguese, where "jantar" originally meant to have dinner or to dine. It is derived from the Latin word 'jentare,' which means to eat the first meal of the day, later shifting to mean the evening meal. Did you know? The word evolved over time to specifically denote the evening meal, distinguishing it from other meals like 'almoço' (lunch).
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