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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 "la cena" and "ayer" below.
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).
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.
