we're about to start eating dinner

we're about to start eating dinner
A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
phrase
a. vamos a cenar
Boys, come downstairs! We're about to start eating dinner.¡Chicos, bajen! Vamos a cenar.
b. estamos a punto de cenar
Mom, can I have a cookie? - No, we're about to start eating dinner.Mamá, ¿me das una galleta? - No, estamos a punto de cenar.
c. vamos a comer
Regionalism used in Latin America: all the countries in South America, Central America, and the Caribbean. Does not include Spain.
(Latin America)
We're about to start eating dinner. Dad's going to say the blessing.Vamos a comer. Papá va a decir la bendición.
d. estamos a punto de comer
Regionalism used in Latin America: all the countries in South America, Central America, and the Caribbean. Does not include Spain.
(Latin America)
Turn off the TV. We're about to start eating dinner.Apaga la tele. Estamos a punto de comer.
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