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"La cena" is a form of "la cena", a phrase which is often translated as "dinner". "Tarde" is a form of "tarde", an adverb which is often translated as "late". Learn more about the difference between "la cena" and "tarde" 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).
tarde, la tarde(
tahr
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deh
)An adverb is a word that describes a verb, an adjective, or other adverbs (e.g., to run quickly, very tired).
A feminine noun is almost always used with feminine articles and adjectives (e.g., la mujer bonita, la luna llena).
a. afternoon (from noon until sunset)
Esta tarde me voy de compras con mis amigas.I'm going shopping with my friends this afternoon.
b. evening (around sunset)
Te veré esta tarde después del trabajo.I'll see you this evening after work.
