Used when talking about packing meals for school or work.
Literal Meaning
A container used for carrying lunch, often with compartments for food items.
Actual Meaning
Food container
Examples in Context
¿Puedes ayudarme a elegir qué poner en la lonchera para el picnic?
Voy a preparar la lonchera para los niños antes de salir a la escuela.
No olvides llevar tu lonchera al trabajo, ¡hay comida deliciosa adentro!
Helpful Tips
1People often use the word 'lonchera' in casual conversations, especially when discussing meals, picnics, or school lunches, so pay attention to the context.
2In Texas, 'lonchera' can refer not only to lunchboxes but also to food containers used for various meals throughout the day.
3In some social settings, preparing or sharing food from a 'lonchera' can be a way to bond or show care for others.
Phrase Thesaurus
Similar words and synonyms for this phrase
lunchbox
food carrier
meal container
bento box
picnic basket
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