Noun · A1 · Spanish glossary
Cena: dinner
cena
Pronunciation: SEH-nah (stress the capital letters)
Cena means “dinner” in English.
Quick answer
- Meaning: dinner
- How to say it: SEH-nah
- Gender: la cena
- Level: Beginner (A1)
What “cena” means and how to use it
Cena means “dinner” or “supper,” the evening meal. The verb is cenar.
Gender and plural
- Gender: la cena (feminine)
- Plural: las cenas
Examples with audio
- La cena es a las ocho.Dinner is at eight.
- Cenamos juntos los domingos.We have dinner together on Sundays.
- ¿Qué hay para la cena?What is there for dinner?
Usage tip
Do not confuse cena with “escena” (scene). In Spain people often have dinner later than in other countries, around nine or ten.
Frequently asked questions
How do you say “dinner” in Spanish?
“dinner” in Spanish is “cena.” It is pronounced SEH-nah, with the stress on the syllable in capital letters.
How do you pronounce “cena”?
Say SEH-nah. The syllable in capital letters gets the stress. Press the speaker button at the top of this page to hear it.
Is “cena” masculine or feminine?
Cena is feminine: “la cena.” The plural is “cenas.”
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