Meaning
To prepare the evening meal.
Cultural Background
Dinner is often late, around 9-10 PM. 'Cocinar la cena' is a late-night activity. Dinner is often called 'la cena' but can be lighter than lunch. The phrase is still used for the main evening preparation. Dinner is a social time, often involving family. The phrase implies a shared experience.
Use 'la'
Always include 'la' before 'cena' when you are talking about a specific meal.
Social aspect
In Spanish culture, cooking is often shared. Don't be afraid to use 'nosotros' (we) with this phrase.
Meaning
To prepare the evening meal.
Use 'la'
Always include 'la' before 'cena' when you are talking about a specific meal.
Social aspect
In Spanish culture, cooking is often shared. Don't be afraid to use 'nosotros' (we) with this phrase.
Test Yourself
Complete the sentence.
Hoy ____ la cena para mis amigos.
The subject is 'Yo' (implied), so the verb must be 'cocino'.
Which is correct?
Choose the most natural phrase.
It is the standard collocation with the correct article.
🎉 Score: /2
Visual Learning Aids
Practice Bank
2 exercisesHoy ____ la cena para mis amigos.
The subject is 'Yo' (implied), so the verb must be 'cocino'.
Choose the most natural phrase.
It is the standard collocation with the correct article.
🎉 Score: /2
Frequently Asked Questions
6 questionsYes, 'hacer la cena' is very common in informal speech.
It is neutral and appropriate for almost any situation.
In Spanish, we use the definite article for specific meals in this context.
Then you would say 'cocinar la comida'.
The pronunciation of 'c' varies, but the phrase is the same.
Yes, it is a perfect synonym.
Related Phrases
Preparar la cena
synonymTo prepare dinner
Hacer la cena
similarTo make dinner
Ir a cenar
contrastTo go out for dinner
