dinner

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BrE /ˈdɪnə/ AmE /ˈdɪnər/

noun en → es

1 MEAL [uncountable] A1

the main meal of the day, usually eaten in the evening or at midday

cena, comida (del mediodía)

  • have dinner

Collocations evening dinner · midday dinner

  • What time do you have dinner?

    ¿A qué hora tomas la cena?

2 SOCIAL GATHERING [countable] B1

a meal that is eaten with other people, especially as a social occasion or celebration

cena, comida de celebración

  • have dinner with somebody

Collocations dinner party · business dinner

  • We're having a dinner party tonight.

    Esta noche vamos a tener una cena de celebración.

3 RESTAURANT [countable] B1

a meal eaten in a restaurant or cafe, especially the main evening meal

cena en un restaurante

  • have dinner at/in a restaurant

Collocations fine dining · dinner menu

  • They had an early dinner in the hotel.

    Tuvieron una cena temprana en el hotel.