Afternoon snack in Spanish

Afternoon snack in Spanish is la merienda.

merienda is feminine, so it takes la: la merienda. The plural is las meriendas.

In English, la merienda means afternoon snack.

Afternoon snack in Spanish is merienda (meh-RYEN-dah). It's feminine: la merienda, plural las meriendas.

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How do you say afternoon snack in Spanish?

Afternoon snack in Spanish is la merienda.

How do you pronounce merienda?

Say it meh-RYEN-dah. The syllable in capitals is stressed: RYEN. This guide follows Latin American Spanish.

Is merienda masculine or feminine in Spanish?

merienda is feminine, so it takes la: la merienda. The plural is las meriendas.

What does merienda mean in English?

In English, la merienda means afternoon snack.

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Updated 9 October 2026 · Pronunciation guides use Latin American Spanish.