cenar
verbBeginnerHigh frequency
What does “cenar” mean in English?
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.
Topics
Related Beginner words
Reference
This entry’s teaching guidance follows A New Reference Grammar of Modern Spanish (Butt, Benjamin & Moreira Rodríguez, Routledge), 13.