cena /θˈena/ · noun · CEFR A1. Spanish translation of "dinner".

See also: Vocabulary entry (Spanish) · Topic: Spanish Ocio y Artículos Diarios

Source term
dinner
Translation
cena
CEFR Level
A1
Part of speech
noun
Image
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Article, Gender & Forms

Spanish article/gender note: learn this word with the article "la".

Dictionary form cena
Article la
Gender/article class feminine
Regular/likely plural cenas
How to use it in a sentence
Pattern
Subject + verb + la cena
Examples
Esto es la cena.
Tip
Use the article with the noun when the language normally requires one.

Topic context

This word appears in the Spanish Ocio y Artículos Diarios.

Example Sentences

Cenamos todos los días.

English: We have dinner every day.

A1 · Leisure and Daily Items

Cenamos a las siete.

English: We have dinner at seven o'clock.

A1 · foodAndDrink

Mamá prepara la cena para la familia.

English: Mum makes dinner for the family.

A1 · foodAndDrink

La cena está en la mesa.

English: Dinner is on the table.

A1 · foodAndDrink

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