ceniza
/θeˈniθa/feminine
The English word 'ash' is translated into Spanish as ceniza. Wiktionary also lists favila.
Meaning: solid remains of a fire (noun)
Ways to say it
| Spanish | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| ceniza | /θeˈniθa/ /seˈnisa/ |
feminine |
| favila | /fabila/ (from spelling rules) | feminine |
The term refers to the solid remains of a fire.
Is it said differently in some regions?
favila is a form.
How does it change in a sentence?
The plural form cenizas is frequently used when referring to the remains of a person after cremation.
How do you pronounce it?
/θeˈniθa/
Did you know?
- The word ceniza shares a common ancestor with the English word 'kindle', as both stem from a root meaning to set or strike a fire.
- The Catholic tradition of Miércoles de Ceniza (Ash Wednesday) is a major cultural marker in Spanish-speaking countries, involving the marking of the forehead with actual ashes.
- In certain Spanish contexts, particularly in historical or religious texts, 'ceniza' can be used metonymically to represent sin or the fleeting nature of life.
Examples in context
- La ceniza volcánica cubrió la ciudad.Volcanic ash covered the city.This sentence shows how to use ceniza in the context of volcanic activity.Tatoeba #1033225 by hayastan, translation #680263 by Source_VOA
- No tires ceniza de cigarro en la alfombra.Don't drop cigarette ash on the carpet.This sentence demonstrates the use of ceniza regarding cigarette ash.Tatoeba #3603607 by marcelostockle, translation #53030 by sundown
- El suelo ácido se neutraliza con la ceniza.Acid soil is neutralised by ash.This sentence illustrates the use of ceniza in a context involving soil neutralization.Tatoeba #13028683 by Eremon, translation #327607 by sundown
- La ceniza volcánica cubrió toda la ciudad.The volcanic ash covered the entire city.
- La chimenea estaba llena de ceniza.The fireplace was filled with ash.
- Ella llevaba un vestido del color de la ceniza.She wore a dress the color of ash.
- 4 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Alejandro and Elena are cleaning the fireplace.
- Alejandro¿Puedes limpiar toda la ceniza de la chimenea?Can you clean all the ash from the fireplace?
- ElenaSí, ya estoy barriendo la ceniza.Yes, I am already sweeping up the ash.
- AlejandroTen cuidado de no ensuciar el suelo con la ceniza.Be careful not to get ash on the floor.
- ElenaNo te preocupes, lo haré con cuidado.Don't worry, I will do it carefully.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “ash” translations and entries ceniza, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries ceniza, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
