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“ash” in Spanish

Spanish

Pronunciation

IPA/θeˈniθa/

Example

Hay ceniza en la chimenea.

There is ash in the fireplace.

Illustration for ceniza (ash)

How to say “ash” in Spanish

“Ash” in Spanish is ceniza.

Fine powder left after burning.

Full entry for ceniza: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with ceniza

Después de la barbacoa había mucha ceniza en la parrilla.

After the barbecue there was a lot of ash on the grill.

Tips for using ceniza

  • Often used in the plural las cenizas to mean cremated remains (las cenizas de X), while the singular or mass form describes the powdery residue from fires or volcanoes.

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