Veladas (en. Evenings)

/beˈlaðas/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

noun

Meetings or events in which a cultural or festive act takes place in a more intimate manner.

Poetry evenings at the café attract many literature lovers.

Las veladas de poesía en el café atraen a muchos amantes de la literatura.

Time spent at night doing some activity.

We spent entire evenings watching movies at home.

Pasamos veladas enteras viendo películas en casa.

From the Spanish 'velar', which means 'to cover' or 'to conceal'.

literary evenings

Events where poetry and prose are read or shared.

veladas literarias

music evenings

Gatherings to enjoy music, usually in an intimate setting.

veladas de música

velar

To cover something, to keep it secret.

velar

vigil

Period of time in which one remains awake.

vigilia

Informal social gathering that happens at night.

We're going to have some gatherings at home this weekend.

Vamos a hacer unas veladas en casa este fin de semana.

Party held in the dark.

The clandestine gatherings are very exciting.

Las veladas clandestinas son muy emocionantes.