Literally 'scene,' used to mean 'thing' or 'stuff.' It's a filler for something whose name isn't specified For example: "Como se chama? Sei lá, essa cena aí. (What's it called? I dunno, that thing there.)"

Where does the slang word Cena come from?

Cena is a slang term from Mozambique. It is part of the rich slang vocabulary used in Mozambique and across Africa.

Cena

Q: What are other meanings of Cena?

Cena can also mean: Literally “scene,” but used to mean a thing or situation (like “what’s the scene/what’s up”).

🇲🇿 Mozambique Slang

Added Jul 17, 2025 · 2 definitions

TOP DEFINITION

Cena definition 1

Literally 'scene,' used to mean 'thing' or 'stuff.' It's a filler for something whose name isn't specified

"Como se chama? Sei lá, essa cena aí. (What's it called? I dunno, that thing there.)"

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · Aug 03, 2025

DEFINITION 2

Cena definition 2

Literally “scene,” but used to mean a thing or situation (like “what’s the scene/what’s up”).

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · Jul 17, 2025

Word Details

Country: 🇲🇿 Mozambique
Definitions: 2 community definitions
Added: July 2025

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