Preparare la cena
Example: Devo preparare la cena prima che arrivino gli amici.
Definition
"Preparare la cena" means to arrange and cook the evening meal, making all necessary dishes ready to be served. It involves selecting ingredients, cooking, and setting the table, typically done before guests arrive or at the end of the day.
Etymology
The phrase "preparare la cena" combines the Italian verb "preparare," meaning 'to prepare,' with "la cena," meaning 'the dinner.' "Preparare" comes from Latin "praeparare," which means 'to make ready beforehand.' "Cena" comes from Latin "cēna," meaning 'dinner' or 'main meal of the day.' Together, they describe the act of getting dinner ready.
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to prepare dinner