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    Anochecer (en. Dusk)

    /a.no.tʃe.ˈθeɾ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Moment of the day when sunlight decreases and night sets in.
    The dusk at the beach is an impressive spectacle.
    El anochecer en la playa es un espectáculo impresionante.
    Time that elapses from when it starts to get dark until it is completely night.
    We stayed enjoying the dusk while listening to music.
    Nos quedamos disfrutando del anochecer mientras escuchábamos música.

    Etymology

    From the verb to dusk, which comes from the combination of 'to' (toward) and 'night' (the period of darkness after the day).

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    at dusk
    at the moment when it gets dark.
    al anochecer
    dusk is approaching
    it is arriving at the moment when night will fall.
    se aproxima el anochecer
    in the dusk
    during dusk.
    en el anochecer

    Related Words

    sunset
    Moment of the day that precedes night, during sunset.
    atardecer
    night
    Period of darkness that occurs every day, covering the world when the sun hides.
    noche
    twilight
    Soft light that exists when the sun is below the horizon, just before it gets dark.
    crepúsculo

    Slang Meanings

    Dusk with a party
    We're going to the party at dusk, it's going to be amazing.
    Vamos a la fiesta a anochecer, va a estar increíble.
    Enjoying the dusk
    I love dusk in the countryside, it's very relaxing.
    Me encanta anochecer en el campo, es muy relajante.