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"Cena" is a form of "cena", a noun which is often translated as "dinner". "Desayuno" is a form of "desayuno", a noun which is often translated as "breakfast". Learn more about the difference between "cena" and "desayuno" 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 desayuno(
dehs
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ah
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yoo
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noh
)A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., el hombre guapo, el sol amarillo).
a. breakfast
El desayuno es la comida más importante del día.Breakfast is the most important meal of the day.
