cena
nounCEFR A1High frequency
What does “cena” mean in English?
dinner
Example sentences
La cena es a las nueve.
Dinner is at nine.
Hago la cena para mi familia.
I make dinner for my family.
Una cena ligera.
A light dinner.
How to use it
Cena means 'dinner' / 'supper'. Feminine: la cena. Verb form: cenar. In Spain, dinner is late (9-10pm).
Common mistake
Spanish dinner (cena) is later than typical English/American dinner — 9-10pm. The earlier 'merienda' is an afternoon snack.