How to Say ‘For lunch’ in Mexican Spanish
Para la comida
pah-rah lah koh-mee-dah
[pah-rah lah koh-mee-dah]
🇲🇽 In Mexico: la comida is the big midday meal in Mexico, usually around 2–4 pm. It's the main family meal, not a quick lunch.
Phrase Breakdown
Para
[pah-rah]
for
Used to indicate the purpose or destination.
Este regalo es para ti.
This gift is for you.
la
[lah]
the
Feminine singular definite article used before a feminine noun.
La frase «La cultura de trabajo» empieza con «La».
The phrase “The work culture” begins with “La.”
comida
[koh-mee-dah]
Lunch
The midday meal, typically eaten between breakfast and dinner.
La comida de hoy fue deliciosa.
Today's lunch was delicious.
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