"To have breakfast" means to eat the first meal of the day, usually in the morning, which helps provide energy and nutrients after a night's sleep. For example, 'They have breakfast early morning' indicates the time when this meal is consumed.
Translations
desayunar
ontbijten
esmorzar
prendre le petit déjeuner
frühstücken
Etymology
The phrase "to have breakfast" comes from Old English 'break' meaning 'to break' and 'fast' meaning 'a period of not eating.' So, breakfast literally means breaking the fasting period after sleeping. Did you know? This phrase emphasizes the action of eating after a long overnight pause.
