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    Nocturnas (en. Nocturnal)

    /nok'tuɾnas/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    adjective
    Pertaining to or characteristic of the night.
    Nocturnal birds tend to have habits different from diurnal ones.
    Las aves nocturnas suelen tener hábitos diferentes a las diurnas.
    A type of music or composition that evokes the night.
    Chopin's nocturne is famous for its melodic beauty.
    El nocturno de Chopin es famoso por su belleza melódica.
    Referring to activities or events that take place at night.
    Night parties attract many young people.
    Las fiestas nocturnas atraen a muchos jóvenes.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'nocturnus', meaning 'of the night'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    nightlife
    Activities and entertainment that occur during the night.
    vida nocturna
    nocturnal animals
    Species that are active in the darkness of the night.
    animales nocturnos
    night hours
    Period that takes place during the night.
    horas nocturnas

    Related Words

    nocturnal
    A term that describes something related to the night, such as music or animals.
    nocturno
    night
    The period of the day when it is dark and occurs after sunset.
    noche
    darkness
    The absence of light, especially during the night.
    oscuridad

    Slang Meanings

    Reference to festivities or libertine behaviors at night.
    It is an ideal place to experience nightlife to the fullest.
    Es un lugar ideal para vivir la vida nocturna al máximo.
    Something that happens or is relevant only at night.
    That is a nocturnal activity; it is not for the day.
    Esa es una actividad nocturna, no es para el día.