The Present Tense of Almorzar is used to describe the action of having lunch in the present moment. For example, Yo almuerzo una ensalada. (I have a salad for lunch.)
Almorzar is a stem-changing verb, meaning the vowel in the stem changes in certain conjugations. The o changes to ue in all forms except nosotros and vosotros.
Conjugations
Conjugations of Almorzar (to have lunch) in the Present Tense tense (Castilian Spanish):
| Pronoun | Conjugation |
|---|---|
| Yo | almuerzo |
| Tú | almuerzas |
| Él / Ella / Usted | almuerza |
| Nosotros / Nosotras | almorzamos |
| Vosotros / Vosotras | almorzáis |
| Ellos / Ellas / Ustedes | almuerzan |
Boost Your Memorization with Audio!
We’ve included audio recordings of the the conjugations of Almorzar (to have lunch) in the Present Tense to help you learn faster.
Pro Tip: Play the audio on a loop as you study the chart. This repetition will solidify the correct conjugations in your memory.
Usage of Almorzar in the Present Tense
Almorzar generally means to have lunch or the midday meal, but has several different meanings in the Present Tense, some of which might surprise you.
To have lunch: For example, Yo almuerzo a las 2 de la tarde. (I have lunch at 2 in the afternoon.)
To eat a lot (colloquial): For example, ¡Vosotros almorzáis como cerdos! (You guys eat like pigs!)
To get something for free (slang): For example, Ustedes almuerzan a costa del jefe hoy. (You guys are getting a free lunch from the boss today.)
Examples
Examples of Almorzar in the Present Tense
Normalmente almuerzo a las 2 de la tarde. (I usually have lunch at 2 in the afternoon.)
¿A qué hora almuerzas hoy? (What time are you having lunch today?)
Mi mamá almuerza temprano los domingos. (My mom has an early lunch on Sundays.)
Nosotros almorzamos juntos después del trabajo. (We have lunch together after work.)
¿Almorzáis en la cafetería o prefieren llevar su propio almuerzo? (Do you all have lunch in the cafeteria or do you prefer to bring your own lunch?)
Ellos almuerzan en ese nuevo restaurante vegano. (They have lunch at that new vegan restaurant.)
Cuando viajo, almuerzo platillos típicos de la región. (When I travel, I have lunch with typical dishes from the region.)
En la oficina, almorzamos mientras trabajamos. (At the office, we have lunch while working.)
¿Ustedes almuerzan tarde o temprano? (Do you all have a late or early lunch?)
Mi amigo almuerza un sándwich rápidamente entre reuniones. (My friend has a quick sandwich for lunch between meetings.)
¿Qué almuerzas hoy? Yo voy a pedir una ensalada. (What are you having for lunch today? I’m going to order a salad.)
Los niños almuerzan en la cafetería de la escuela. (The kids have lunch in the school cafeteria.)
Después de hacer ejercicio, almuerzo algo ligero y nutritivo. (After working out, I have a light and nutritious lunch.)
¿A dónde almorzamos hoy? Conozco un buen lugar cerca. (Where should we have lunch today? I know a good place nearby.)
Mis compañeros de trabajo almuerzan en restaurantes caros a veces. (My coworkers sometimes have lunch at expensive restaurants.)
Conjugations with English Translations
Conjugations of Almorzar (to have lunch) in the Present Tense tense (Castilian Spanish) with English Translations:
| Spanish | English |
|---|---|
| Yo almuerzo | I have lunch |
| Tú almuerzas | You have lunch |
| Él / Ella / Usted almuerza | He / She / You (formal) has lunch |
| Nosotros / Nosotras almorzamos | We have lunch |
| Vosotros / Vosotras almorzáis | You all have lunch |
| Ellos / Ellas / Ustedes almuerzan | They / You all (formal) have lunch |
This post covers Castilian Spanish. For Latin American Spanish, click here
Synonyms
The Present tense is also known as the Simple Present, Present Simple, Present Tense, or Present Indicative in English, and as Presente de Indicativo, Presente Simple, Tiempo Presente, or Indicativo Presente in Spanish.