Ocaso (en. Sunset)

/oˈkaso/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
The moment when the sun hides on the horizon.
The sunset painted the sky with vibrant colors.
El ocaso pintó el cielo de colores vibrantes.
The final or declining period of something.
The twilight of his career was sad and silent.
El ocaso de su carrera fue triste y silencioso.
Metaphor to describe the end of a stage.
We live the twilight of youth with nostalgia.
Vivimos el ocaso de la juventud con nostalgia.

Etymology

From Latin 'occasus', which means 'fall' or 'setting'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

at sunset
at the end of a stage or situation.
en el ocaso
twilight of the gods
the end of a glorious era.
ocaso de los dioses

Related Words

dawn
Moment of the day when the sun appears.
amanecer
dusk
Moment when the sun is on the horizon at sunset.
atardecer
twilight
Dim light present at dawn and dusk.
crepúsculo

Slang Meanings

A poetic way to describe the end.
We are in the twilight of our friendship.
Estamos en el ocaso de nuestra amistad.
A quiet moment for reflection.
I like to go out to see the sunset and think.
Me gusta salir a ver el ocaso y pensar.