Spanish Phrase
Desayuno a las 7.
Meaning
I have breakfast at seven o’clock. The verb desayunar is used in the simple present to describe a regular habit or daily schedule.
When to use
Use this sentence when talking about your morning routine, answering a question about the time of your first meal, or describing a schedule in a diary or itinerary.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Desayunoalas7
Verb conjugation (present)
Desayuno is the first‑person singular present form of desayunar (to have breakfast).
Preposition for clock time
Use a + las/los before a specific hour (a las 7, a las 3).
Definite article with time
When telling the hour you must include the article las (feminine plural) for 1‑12 o’clock.
Number spelling
7 is written as siete; in speech the numeral is pronounced as a word.
🗨In Conversation
¿A qué hora desayunas?
What time do you have breakfast?
Desayuno a las 7.
I have breakfast at seven.
✕Common Mistakes
Desayuno en las 7.
Use a, not en, when indicating the exact hour on the clock.
Desayuno a 7.
The article las is required before the hour (except for 1 o’clock, which uses la).
Desayuno a las 7.
In formal writing the hour is spelled out as siete; using the digit is acceptable in informal notes but not in full sentences.
↔Alternatives
Yo desayuno a las siete.
I have breakfast at seven.
Mi desayuno es a las 7.
My breakfast is at seven.
A las siete tomo el desayuno.
I take breakfast at seven.
Cultural Tip
In many parts of Spain breakfast is often a bit later (8‑9 a.m.), while in most Latin‑American countries it’s common to eat around 7 a.m. Adjust the hour to sound natural in the region you’re speaking about, and remember that “desayuno” can also be a noun – e.g., “El desayuno está listo”.