snack (mid-morning or mid-afternoon)
merende
meh-REN-dah
A beloved Italian institution. Traditional options include a 'panino' or 'pizza bianca'. Piadina is popular in Emilia-Romagna.
Ho portato una merenda sana: frutta e yogurt.
I brought a healthy snack: fruit and yogurt.
La merenda a scuola è importante per i bambini.
The school snack is important for children.