meal

a prepared food that is eaten at a particular time of the day, such as breakfast, lunch, or dinner

comida, cena, almuerzo

• have/has a meal

Collocations three meals a day · a light meal

• We had an early dinner because we were leaving soon.

  Tomamos una cena temprana porque nos íbamos pronto.

a large amount of food, especially when it is eaten at one time

comida en cantidad, ración

• have/has a meal

Collocations a hearty meal · a big meal

• She had such a large meal that she felt sick afterwards.

  Ella comió una comida tan grande que se sintió mal después.

a service in which food is prepared and served to guests, such as at a restaurant or hotel

servicio de comida, servicio en restaurante

• provide/offer a meal

Collocations meal service · room service

• The hotel offers room service for an extra charge.

  El hotel ofrece servicio de habitación por un cargo adicional.