Nocturna (en. Nocturnal)

/noktúrna/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
adjective
Relative to the night.
Nocturnal creatures go out to search for food.
Las criaturas nocturnas salen a buscar alimento.
That develops or takes place during the night.
The party had a nocturnal character.
La fiesta tuvo un carácter nocturno.
Referring to activities that happen in the dark.
Night tourism is on the rise in the city.
El turismo nocturno está en auge en la ciudad.

Etymology

It comes from the Latin 'nocturnus', which means 'of the night'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

nightlife
A set of activities that take place during the night.
vida nocturna
nocturnal animal
An animal that is active at night.
animal nocturno
night party
A celebration that takes place at night.
fiesta nocturna

Related Words

nocturnal
That belongs to or relates to the night.
nocturno
night light
Lighting that is used or appears at night.
luz nocturna
night sky
Appearance of the sky at night.
cielo nocturno

Slang Meanings

To go out at night to have fun.
Tonight we're going to have a nocturnal outing around the city.
Esta noche vamos a hacer una nocturna por la ciudad.
To be awake all night.
Last night I had a nocturnal study session for the exam.
Anoche hice una nocturna estudiando para el examen.