mirindal
mirindál with stress marks
snack (variant of meryenda)
Usage Note
Mirindal is a regional or archaic variant of meryenda, the mid-morning or mid-afternoon snack that is a cherished part of Filipino daily routine. Both words trace back to the Spanish merienda, though mirindal is less common in Metro Manila and more likely to be heard in certain provinces.
Examples
" Masarap ang mirindal natin. "
Natural Translation
Our snack is delicious.
Literal Translation
Delicious the snack our.
" Naghanda si nanay ng masarap na mirindal para sa aming magkakaibigan. "
Natural Translation
Mother prepared a delicious snack for us friends.
Literal Translation
Prepared mother of delicious that snack for to us friends.
" Tuwing hapon, naghahanda ang lola ko ng mirindal na may mainit na tsokolate at mga biskuwit. "
Natural Translation
Every afternoon, my grandmother prepares a snack with hot chocolate and biscuits.
Literal Translation
Every afternoon, prepares the grandmother my of snack that has hot that chocolate and plural biscuit.
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