Cena (en. Dinner)

/ˈsena/

Meaning & Definition

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noun

The last meal of the day, usually eaten at night.

Today we are having pasta for dinner at home.

Hoy vamos a cenar pasta en casa.

A formal meal that may include multiple courses.

An elegant dinner was organized to celebrate the anniversary.

Se organizó una cena elegante para celebrar el aniversario.

A social event centered around food consumed at night.

They are planning a dinner to raise funds.

Están planeando una cena para recaudar fondos.

From Latin 'cena', meaning 'night' or 'meal of the night'.

gala dinner

A formal dinner with a special purpose.

cena de gala

light dinner

A simple or less abundant meal before sleeping.

cena ligera

dining out

Going to a restaurant to have dinner.

cenar fuera

breakfast

First meal of the day.

desayuno

lunch

Mid-meal between breakfast and dinner.

almuerzo

banquet

A large dinner or elaborate meal.

banquete

To have something quick for dinner.

I'm going to grab a sandwich for dinner in a hurry.

Voy a cenar un sándwich a la carrera.

To have dinner with someone.

Tonight I have a date to have dinner with my girlfriend.

Esta noche tengo cita para cenar con mi novia.