Noche (en. Evening)

/ˈno.tʃe/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
Period of the day when there is no sunlight.
The night is the perfect time to observe the stars.
La noche es el momento perfecto para observar las estrellas.
Dark moments in which different activities take place.
We like to go out for dinner at night.
Nos gusta salir a cenar por la noche.
Part of the 24 hours that occurs from sunset to sunrise.
She feels more active during the night.
Ella se siente más activa durante la noche.

Etymology

From Latin 'nox, noctis'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

good night
Expression used to wish someone a good night.
buenas noches
sleepless night
Night in which one does not sleep.
noche en vela
Halloween night
Reference to Halloween.
noche de brujas

Related Words

last night
The adverb of time that indicates the previous day at night.
anoche
nocturnal
Adjective that refers to what happens during the night.
nocturno
night owl
Person who stays awake during the night.
noctámbulo

Slang Meanings

Going out to party at night.
We're going to have a 'crazy night' this weekend.
Vamos a hacer una 'noche de locura' este fin de semana.
Spending the night without sleeping.
I had a 'sleepless night' studying for the exam.
Tuve una 'noche en blanco' estudiando para el examen.