snack

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noun/verbpl: snacks

lanche

1. A small amount of food eaten between meals

I had a snack of crackers and cheese before dinner.

Comi um lanche de biscoitos e queijo antes do jantar.

2. To eat a small amount of food between meals

She likes to snack on fruit during the afternoon.

Ela gosta de comer um lanche com frutas à tarde.

3. A small piece of food or appetizer

The party had various snacks available for guests.

A festa tinha vários lanches disponíveis para os convidados.

NYC Slang

grab a bite

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Regional Variations

General Brazilian

lanche

Most common term for small food between meals

Rio de Janeiro

lanche

Standard usage, may also use 'beliscão' colloquially

São Paulo

lanche

Standard usage, may also refer to 'lanches' for street food culture

Portugal

snack/refeição leve

Often uses English term 'snack' or 'petisco' for small appetizers

snack attack - sudden craving for food

snack bar - small establishment serving snacks

healthy snack - nutritious food choice between meals

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