noche
“noche” means “night” in Spanish (The period of darkness between sunset and sunrise.).
night
Also: evening
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Me gusta mirar las estrellas por la noche.
A1I like to look at the stars at night.
¡Buenas noches! Que duermas bien.
A1Good night! Sleep well.
La fiesta es el sábado por la noche.
A2The party is on Saturday night.
Trabajó toda la noche para terminar el proyecto.
B1He worked all night to finish the project.
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Comes from the Latin word 'nox' (from which we get 'noctis'), which meant 'night'. This ancient root is shared by many languages.
First recorded: 9th century
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Frequently Asked Questions
What's the difference between 'noche' and 'anoche'?
'Noche' is the general word for 'night.' 'Anoche' is a specific word that means 'last night.' So you would say 'Me gusta la noche' (I like the night), but 'Anoche vi una película' (Last night I saw a movie).
When does 'tarde' (afternoon/evening) become 'noche' (night)?
There's no exact time! It's cultural and depends on when it gets dark. Generally, once the sun has set and it's fully dark, people switch from saying 'buenas tardes' to 'buenas noches'.