Translation of Spanish word "cena" to English
cena
/ˈθe.na/
Meaning
NounThe main meal of the day, often eaten in the evening.
How to use
Cena ('dinner') is feminine. In Spain, dinner is typically eaten very late, often after 9:00 PM.
🇬🇧 English
dinner
Example
¿Qué tenemos para la cena?
What are we having for dinner?
La cena fue muy buena.
Dinner was very good.
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Common phrases
- cena de negocios— business dinner
- cena de Navidad— Christmas dinner
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What does the Spanish word "cena" mean?▼
The Spanish word "cena" means "dinner" in English.
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Yes, here is a practical example: "¿Qué tenemos para la cena?" (which translates as "What are we having for dinner?").
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