pranzo
lunch
Intermediate Noun Masculine
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Pronunciation
/ˈprandzo/
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Cultural Note
Pranzo is traditionally the main meal of the day in Italy, typically served between 12:30 and 2 PM. A full Italian pranzo can include primo (pasta or soup), secondo (meat or fish), contorno (side dish), and dolce (dessert). Many workers still go home for pranzo, especially in smaller towns.
📝 Example Sentences
Il pranzo è pronto, vieni a tavola.
Lunch is ready, come to the table.
A pranzo mangiamo sempre la pasta.
At lunch we always eat pasta.
Pranziamo insieme domani?
Shall we have lunch together tomorrow?