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    Víspera (en. Eve)

    /ˈbíspera/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    The day that precedes a celebration or event.
    Christmas Eve is a special time for families.
    La víspera de Navidad es un momento especial para las familias.
    Moment prior to a significant event.
    On the eve of her birthday, she felt excited.
    En la víspera de su cumpleaños, se sentía emocionada.
    Day before a religious or commemorative occurrence.
    New Year's Eve is when celebrations take place.
    La víspera de Año Nuevo es cuando se hacen las celebraciones.

    Etymology

    It comes from the Latin 'vespera', which means 'evening' or 'night'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    New Year's Eve
    The day before January 1st.
    víspera de Año Nuevo
    eve of festivities
    The day prior to the celebrations of a holiday.
    víspera de fiestas
    on the eve of something
    In the moment leading up to an event.
    en la víspera de algo

    Related Words

    All Saints' Eve
    Celebration that takes place on October 31.
    víspera de Todos los Santos
    Birthday eve
    Day before someone's birthday.
    víspera del cumpleaños

    Slang Meanings

    Nothing special, used colloquially.
    Everything was calm on the eve, as if nothing was going to happen.
    Todo estaba tranquilo en la víspera, como si nada fuera a pasar.