How to Say "cinders" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “cinders” is “ceniza” — A2 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.
English → SpanishA2
nounA2
small pieces of partly burned coal or wood
Examples
Limpié la ceniza de la chimenea.
I cleaned the ash from the fireplace.
El volcán lanzó una gran nube de ceniza.
The volcano threw out a large cloud of ash.
Sus cenizas fueron esparcidas en el mar.
Their ashes were scattered in the sea.
Always Feminine
Even if you are talking about a large amount of ash, the word is feminine: 'la ceniza'.
Singular vs. Plural
Use 'la ceniza' (singular) for the general substance, and 'las cenizas' (plural) when referring to the remains of a person or a specific pile of burnt remnants.
Gender confusion
Mistake: “El ceniza está en el suelo.”
Correction: La ceniza está en el suelo. (The word is feminine, so use 'la'.)
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