Spanish Conversation · Level 90
60 words
Spanish word
ceniza
Pronunciation
IPA/θeˈniθa/
Meaning
- feminine nounash
Example
Hay ceniza en la chimenea.
There is ash in the fireplace.
More examples
Después de la barbacoa había mucha ceniza en la parrilla.
After the barbecue there was a lot of ash on the grill.
Core concept
Fine powder left after burning.
Common phrases
ceniza en la chimenea
ash in the fireplace
sacar la ceniza
remove the ash
Similar words
humo: Visible cloud of gas and tiny particles produced by burning.
polvo: Extremely fine particles found on surfaces or suspended in air.
Definition in Spanish
Residuo fino y polvoriento de la combustión; también se emplea para las cenizas humanas o volcánicas.
Word origin
From Latin cinis/cineris 'ash', inherited through the Romance languages into Spanish ceniza.
Usage tips
- 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.