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    Nocturnos (en. Nocturnal)

    /noktɾuˈnos/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Refers to activities or beings that occur or live primarily during the night.
    Bats are nocturnal animals that search for food in the dark.
    Los murciélagos son animales nocturnos que buscan alimento en la oscuridad.
    Description of music or art that evokes or is designed to be enjoyed at night.
    The musical piece was a nocturne that evoked the calm of the night.
    La pieza musical era un nocturno que evocaba la calma de la noche.

    Etymology

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

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    nightlife
    A set of activities that take place during the night, such as going out to dance or dine.
    vida nocturna
    nocturnal animals
    Species that are active at night.
    animales nocturnos
    nocturnality
    Condition of what is nocturnal.
    nocturnidad

    Related Words

    nocturne
    Musical work or poem related to the night.
    nocturno
    noctilucent
    That glows in the night.
    noctilucente

    Slang Meanings

    Referring to parties that start late and extend into the early morning.
    The party was so nocturnal that only the biggest party-goers stayed until the end.
    La fiesta fue tan nocturna que solo los más fiesteros quedaron hasta el final.
    To describe a group of friends who always go out at night.
    That group is known as the nocturnes because they are never available during the day.
    Ese grupo es conocido como los nocturnos porque nunca están disponibles durante el día.