# At what time do people normally have dinner in Spain?

Question 5051 · Task 5 · Spanish society · CCSE 2026

**In Spanish, as in the exam:** ¿A qué hora se cena normalmente en España?

- a) A las 18 h. (At 18:00.)
- b) A las 23 h. (At 23:00.)
- c) A las 21 o 22 h. (At 21:00 or 22:00.) · Right answer

**Right answer:** c) A las 21 o 22 h.

## Why

In Spain people have dinner late compared to other countries, normally between 21:00 and 22:00. 18:00 is the time for the merienda (afternoon snack).

Question 5051 of the Manual de preparación de la prueba CCSE 2026 © Instituto Cervantes: https://cervantes.org/sites/public/produccion/files/2026-10/manual-preparacion-prueba-ccse-2026.pdf

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