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cenar

verbCEFR A1High frequency

What does “cenar” mean in English?

  1. to have dinner

Example sentences

  • Ceno a las nueve.

    I have dinner at nine.

  • Cenamos en casa.

    We have dinner at home.

  • ¿Qué cenas hoy?

    What are you having for dinner today?

How to use it

Cenar means 'to have dinner' / 'to have supper'. Regular -ar verb. Not reflexive.

Common mistake

In Spain, dinner is late (9-10pm). The earlier evening meal might be merienda (snack). Match cultural context.

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