La cena
Example: La cena está lista y todos pueden sentarse a comer.
Definition
"La cena" refers to the evening meal typically eaten at the end of the day. It is a time for family or friends to gather, enjoy food, and relax after daily activities. For example, "La cena está lista y todos pueden sentarse a comer" means the dinner is ready and everyone can sit down to eat.
Etymology
The term "la cena" comes from Latin "cena," which meant the main meal of the day in ancient Roman times. Originally, "cena" referred to a midday meal, but over time, especially in Spanish-speaking cultures, it shifted to mean the evening meal. Did you know? The word "cena" is related to the English word "supper," both referring to evening meals.
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"La cena" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - General - (A1) - set 1", containing 110 commonly used words.
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