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"La cena" is a form of "la cena", a phrase which is often translated as "dinner". "Ayer" is an adverb which is often translated as "yesterday". Learn more about the difference between "ayer" and "la cena" below.
ayer(
ah
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yehr
)An adverb is a word that describes a verb, an adjective, or other adverbs (e.g., to run quickly, very tired).
A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., el hombre guapo, el sol amarillo).
2. (literary) (recent past)
A word or phrase restricted in usage to literature or established writing (e.g., sex, once upon a time).
a. yesteryear (literary)
A word or phrase restricted in usage to literature or established writing (e.g., sex, once upon a time).
La vida simple del ayer que echamos tanto de menos.The simple life of yesteryear that we miss so much.
la cena(
lah
seh
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nah
)A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
