Limpio mi habitación cada mañana antes del almuerzo.

I clean my room every morning before lunch.

Breakdown of Limpio mi habitación cada mañana antes del almuerzo.

• yo: I
• mi: my
• la mañana: the morning
• de: of
• cada: each, every
• antes: before
• el almuerzo: the lunch
• la habitación: the room
• limpiar: to clean

Questions & Answers about Limpio mi habitación cada mañana antes del almuerzo.

Why do we use cada mañana instead of something like todas las mañanas?

Both cada mañana and todas las mañanas mean every morning. You can use either one in everyday speech, but cada mañana can sometimes sound a bit more literal and routine-like, while todas las mañanas feels more casual. Functionally, they convey the same idea.

Why is it limpio and not something like lavar?

In Spanish, limpiar is the verb that means to clean (in a general sense), which covers tidying up, dusting, organizing, etc. On the other hand, lavar means to wash, often involving water and soap, like when washing dishes or clothes. Since the sentence suggests tidying or cleaning a room, limpiar is the correct verb.

What is the difference between habitación and cuarto?

Both can mean room, but habitación is often a bit more formal or can specifically mean bedroom, depending on context. Cuarto is very common in everyday language and can also mean room or bedroom. In many Latin American countries, cuarto might be more frequent in casual conversation.

Why do we say antes del almuerzo instead of antes de el almuerzo?

When you have de + el, they contract in Spanish to form del. So antes de el almuerzo becomes antes del almuerzo. This is a standard contraction rule applicable whenever de is followed by the masculine article el in Spanish.

Is almuerzo always used to refer to lunch in Latin America?

Generally, almuerzo does mean lunch in most Latin American countries. However, in some regions, mealtime labels can vary. In certain parts, almuerzo may refer to a mid-morning meal or a heavier breakfast. But in a broad sense, especially in mainstream Latin American Spanish, almuerzo is understood as lunch.