Cenas (en. Dinners)

/ˈθenas/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
The last meal of the day.
We had pasta and salad for dinner last night.
Cenamos pasta y ensalada anoche.
Meetings or events that include food at night.
I had a business dinner last week.
Tuve una cena de negocios la semana pasada.
A dish or set of dishes served at dinner time.
The dinner consisted of roasted chicken and vegetables.
La cena consistió en pollo asado y verduras.

Etymology

From Latin 'cena', which means 'meal of the night'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

romantic dinner
A dinner organized for two people in a special atmosphere.
cena romántica
gala dinner
A formal event that includes a elaborate meal.
cena de gala
family dinner
Meal shared among family members.
cena familiar

Related Words

cook
Person who prepares food.
cocinero
dish
Portion of food served.
plato
lunch
Meal taken during the day.
almuerzo

Slang Meanings

An informal or light dinner at home.
We're going to have some dinners with friends on Friday.
Vamos a hacer unas cenas entre amigos el viernes.
Quick dinners, low-calorie frying.
I'm following a healthy dinner plan.
Estoy siguiendo un plan de cena saludable.