John Cena
/xon θena/from spelling rules
The phrase John Cena in Spanish refers to the name John Cena.
Did you know?
- Because cena means 'dinner', Spanish speakers often make puns about 'eating' when referring to the wrestler.
- The word cena shares a distant linguistic ancestor with the English word 'share', both stemming from the idea of dividing a portion.
- In Spanish, the word cena is specifically the last meal of the day, whereas 'dinner' in English can sometimes refer to a midday meal.
Examples in context
- Me gusta mucho John Cena.I really like John Cena.
- ¿Has visto una película de John Cena?Have you seen a John Cena movie?
- John Cena es un luchador famoso.John Cena is a famous wrestler.
Example conversation
Daniel and María are talking about wrestlers.
- DanielMi luchador favorito es John Cena.My favorite wrestler is John Cena.
- MaríaYo también lo conozco, Daniel.I know him too, Daniel.
- DanielJohn Cena es muy fuerte.John Cena is very strong.
- MaríaSí, es un gran atleta.Yes, he is a great athlete.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries cena, CC BY-SA 4.0.
