ceia
supper; late-night feast (especially Christmas Eve)
Intermediate Noun Feminine
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Pronunciation
/ˈsej.ɐ/
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Cultural Note
The ceia de Natal is the centerpiece of Brazilian Christmas. Served late on December 24th, it features dishes like chester or peru (turkey), farofa, salpicão (chicken salad), rabanada (French toast with cinnamon), and panettone. Families spend days preparing. The word 'ceia' itself comes from Latin 'cena,' meaning the main evening meal.
📝 Example Sentences
A ceia de Natal da minha avó é sempre maravilhosa.
My grandmother's Christmas supper is always wonderful.
Preparamos uma ceia especial para a família toda.
We prepared a special supper for the whole family.
A ceia começa depois da missa do galo.
The supper begins after midnight mass.