A1 — Beginnerverb
cenare
to have dinner
Synonyms (≈ similar meaning)
mangiare la cenapranzare la serafare cenasedersi a tavola
Antonyms (≠ opposite meaning)
digiunaresaltare la cenanon mangiarefare a meno di cenare
Usage note
'Cenare' = to have dinner (evening meal). 'Pranzare' = to have lunch. 'Fare cena' is the colloquial phrase. Dinner in Italy is typically later than in Northern Europe.
Example
"Di solito ceno alle otto di sera con tutta la famiglia."
"I usually have dinner at eight in the evening with the whole family."
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