cenar

cenar(
seh
-
nahr
)
An intransitive verb is one that does not require a direct object (e.g., The man sneezed.).
intransitive verb
a. to have dinner
Vamos a cenar a la casa de mis padres esta noche.We're having dinner at my parents' house tonight.
b. to have supper
Voy a cenar con los niños.I am going to have supper with the kids.
c. to dine
¿Me pongo el esmoquin para cenar con el conde?Should I wear my tuxedo to dine with the Count?
A transitive verb is a verb that requires a direct object (e.g., I bought a book.).
transitive verb
a. to have for dinner
Voy a cenar un filete buenísimo.I am going to have a delicious steak for dinner.
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