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"Evening" in Spanish: noche
la noche
Note: early evening: la tarde
Evening in Spanish often uses la noche. Buenas noches greets the evening. Early evening may still use la tarde.
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How to pronounce noche
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NO-cheh
/ˈnotʃe/
NO-cheh. Stress NO. Soft ch as in church. Clear final eh.
"Evening" in Spanish: quick reference
| Spanish | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| la noche | the evening / the night From dusk onward in many contexts. | From dusk onward in many contexts. |
| esta noche | this evening / tonight Plans for tonight. | Plans for tonight. |
| buenas noches | good evening / good night Greeting or goodbye at night. | Greeting or goodbye at night. |
| por la noche | in the evening / at night Habitual evening timing. | Habitual evening timing. |
| la tarde | late afternoon / early evening Before it feels fully night. | Before it feels fully night. |
How to use noche in real life
- 1Greeting
Buenas noches.
Good evening.
Noches in the set greeting.
- 2Plans
¿Salimos esta noche?
Shall we go out this evening?
Esta noche means tonight.
- 3Habit
Estudio por la noche.
I study in the evening.
Por la noche for habits.
Mistakes English speakers make with noche
Incorrect: El noche es tranquila.
Correct: La noche es tranquila.
Noche is feminine: la noche.
Incorrect: Buenas noches a vosotros.
Correct: Buenas noches a ustedes.
Use ustedes in Latin America.
Good to know
Good to knowSpanish noche covers evening and night together. Buenas noches can greet or say goodbye once it is dark.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Dinner invitation
ChatPal
¿Cenan con nosotros esta noche?
Are you dining with us this evening?
You
Sí. Esta noche llegamos a las ocho.
Yes. Tonight we arrive at eight.
ChatPal
Perfecto. Buenas noches entonces.
Perfect. Good evening then.
You
Buenas noches. Hasta luego.
Good evening. See you later.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Evening" in Spanish
Is noche masculine or feminine?
Feminine: la noche, una noche.
Evening or night?
Noche covers both. Context decides.
When do I switch from tardes?
When it feels dark, use buenas noches.
How do I say tonight?
Esta noche.
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