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"Cena" is a form of "cena", a noun which is often translated as "dinner". "Almuerzo" is a form of "almuerzo", a noun which is often translated as "lunch". Learn more about the difference between "cena" and "almuerzo" below.
la cena(
seh
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nah
)A feminine noun is almost always used with feminine articles and adjectives (e.g., la mujer bonita, la luna llena).
c. dinner party
Vamos a dar una cena para nuestros amigos más íntimos para celebrar nuestro aniversario de casados.We will be hosting a dinner party for our closest friends to celebrate our wedding anniversary.
el almuerzo(
ahl
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mwehr
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soh
)A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., el hombre guapo, el sol amarillo).
a. mid-morning snack
¿Tomar el almuerzo te ayuda con tu objetivo de perder peso?Does a mid-morning snack help your weight-loss goals?
b. elevenses (colloquial) (United Kingdom)
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
Regionalism used in the United Kingdom
Siempre tomo un té y un panecillo durante el almuerzo.I always have tea and a biscuit for elevenses.
