LET'S TAKE A MEAL - The English Addict explains - Lesson 3

There is one thing we all need in which to survive, and that thing is food.

Hay una cosa que todos necesitamos para sobrevivir y es la comida.

Food comes in all shapes and sizes, from the smallest snack that is easy and convenient to consume,

La comida viene en todas las formas y tamaños, desde el refrigerio más pequeño, fácil y cómodo de consumir,

right up to the big lavish feasts that we might enjoy during a special occasion, or as a way of observing a festival.

hasta los grandes y fastuosos banquetes que podemos disfrutar durante una ocasión especial o como forma de observar un festival.

Whatever the meal may be, there is no doubt that food is an important part of our daily routine.

Sea cual sea la comida, no hay duda de que la alimentación es una parte importante de nuestra rutina diaria.

Many people begin their day by having breakfast.

Mucha gente comienza el día desayunando.

It is their first meal of the day.

Es su primera comida del día.

The word ‘breakfast’ literally means ‘breaking the fast’.

La palabra "desayuno" significa literalmente "romper el ayuno".

It is the first meal you have after waking up.

Es la primera comida que haces después de despertarte.

During the early afternoon, it is not unusual for us to have a meal that will serve as nourishment for the rest of the day, or at least until the evening.

A primera hora de la tarde no es raro que tomemos una comida que nos sirva de alimento para el resto del día, o al menos hasta la noche.

This is generally referred to as ‘lunch’, although some people also refer to it as ‘dinner’.

Generalmente se le llama “almuerzo”, aunque algunas personas también lo llaman “cena”.

You might have a lunch break during your normal day at work.

Es posible que tengas una pausa para almorzar durante tu día normal de trabajo.

This is your opportunity to grab something to eat.

Esta es tu oportunidad de tomar algo de comer.

We often refer to eating something in a convenient way as ‘grabbing a meal’.

A menudo nos referimos a comer algo de una manera conveniente como "comer".

You grab something to eat.

Coges algo de comer.

You take a quick snack, you grab a bite.

Tomas un refrigerio rápido, tomas un bocado.

For special occasions, we might go out for a meal to a restaurant.

Para ocasiones especiales, podríamos salir a comer a un restaurante.

It is usual for people to go out for a meal in groups.

Es habitual que la gente salga a comer en grupo.

A group of people will meet up for a meal.

Un grupo de personas se reunirá para comer.

They will get together and enjoy some food.

Se reunirán y disfrutarán de algo de comida.

They take a meal.

Toman una comida.

They enjoy a meal as a group.

Disfrutan de una comida en grupo.

As I mentioned before, meals can often serve as a way of celebrating something or commemorating something.

Como mencioné antes, las comidas muchas veces pueden servir como una forma de celebrar algo o conmemorar algo.

For example, a birthday party for someone who has reached a significant age.

Por ejemplo, una fiesta de cumpleaños para alguien que ha alcanzado una edad importante.

After a wedding has taken place, there is normally a meal that is eaten.

Después de que se ha celebrado una boda, normalmente se come una comida.

This is often referred to as the reception.

A esto se le suele llamar recepción.

Even sad events often involve eating food.

Incluso los acontecimientos tristes a menudo implican comer.

After a funeral service, there will often be a gathering of people who will share their memories of the person who has passed.

Después de un funeral, a menudo habrá una reunión de personas que compartirán sus recuerdos de la persona fallecida.

Food will often be served during this occasion, normally in the form of light snacks.

Durante esta ocasión se suele servir comida, normalmente en forma de refrigerios ligeros.

This particular meal is referred to as a wake.

Esta comida en particular se conoce como velorio.

Religious festivals often use food symbolically as part of their celebration.

Los festivales religiosos suelen utilizar la comida simbólicamente como parte de su celebración.

Large meals are often served and eaten during Christmas celebrations

A menudo se sirven y comen comidas copiosas durante las celebraciones navideñas

or in the United States during the festival of Thanksgiving.

o en los Estados Unidos durante el festival de Acción de Gracias.

There can be no doubting the importance of food in all of our lives.

No cabe duda de la importancia de la alimentación en todas nuestras vidas.

Be it for socializing, celebrating, or as a means of surviving for a few more hours in this world.

Ya sea para socializar, celebrar o como una forma de sobrevivir unas horas más en este mundo.