refeições
1. An occasion when food is eaten, typically one of the main occasions in a day
We have three meals a day: breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
Temos três refeições por dia: café da manhã, almoço e jantar.
2. The food that is eaten at such an occasion
The meals at the restaurant were delicious.
As refeições do restaurante eram deliciosas.
3. A social occasion involving the eating of food
The family gathered for a special holiday meal.
A família se reuniu para uma refeição especial de feriado.
In Brazilian culture, meals are important social occasions. 'Almoço' (lunch) is typically the largest meal of the day, often eaten between noon and 2 PM and frequently shared with family. In the US, especially in NYC, meals are often fast-paced and convenient, reflecting the busy urban lifestyle. 'Meal plans' are common in both corporate and educational settings.
NYC Slang
grub, eats, chow
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