Desayuno con mi familia hoy.

I have breakfast with my family today.

Breakdown of Desayuno con mi familia hoy.

• yo: I
• con: with
• mi: my
• la familia: the family
• hoy: today
• desayunar: to have breakfast

Questions & Answers about Desayuno con mi familia hoy.

Why do we say Desayuno instead of Yo desayuno?

In Spanish, the verb form desayuno already implies the subject I (yo). Adding yo is optional unless you need to emphasize who is performing the action.

How do I know that Desayuno is in the present tense?

The ending -o in desayuno indicates the present tense, first-person singular form in Spanish. Each type of verb (ending in -ar, -er, or -ir) has its own set of endings for each subject, and -o is used for yo in the present tense.

Could I say Estoy desayunando con mi familia hoy instead?

Yes, you can use the present progressive form estoy desayunando to emphasize that the action is happening right now. However, just desayuno also naturally indicates you’re doing it today.

Why is 'hoy' placed at the end of the sentence?

In Spanish, time expressions like hoy (today) can appear at the beginning or end of a sentence. Placing hoy at the end is very common and often sounds natural in everyday speech. You could also say Hoy desayuno con mi familia.

Is con mi familia always correct if I'm talking about my family?

Yes. Con is the preposition for with, and mi familia means my family. This phrase remains consistent whenever you want to say you do something with my family. If you’re talking about someone else’s family, you would adjust the possessive word (such as su familia for his/her family, or nuestra familia for our family).