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"Night" in Spanish: noche
la noche
Night in Spanish is la noche. It is feminine: la noche. De noche means at night. Buenas noches says good night.
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How to pronounce noche
Say it
NO-cheh
/ˈnotʃe/
NO-cheh. Stress NO. Soft ch. Same word as evening contexts.
"Night" in Spanish: quick reference
| Spanish | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| la noche | the night Nighttime as a period. | Nighttime as a period. |
| de noche | at night When something happens at night. | When something happens at night. |
| esta noche | tonight This coming night. | This coming night. |
| buenas noches | good night Bedtime goodbye or late greeting. | Bedtime goodbye or late greeting. |
| toda la noche | all night Through the whole night. | Through the whole night. |
How to use noche in real life
- 1Safety
No salgo de noche.
I don't go out at night.
De noche for nighttime.
- 2Bedtime
Buenas noches. Que descanses.
Good night. Rest well.
Buenas noches at bedtime.
- 3Party
Bailamos toda la noche.
We danced all night.
Toda la noche for duration.
Mistakes English speakers make with noche
Incorrect: El noche fue larga.
Correct: La noche fue larga.
Noche is feminine: la noche.
Incorrect: Trabajo en la noche siempre.
Correct: Trabajo de noche siempre. / por la noche
Habits often use de noche or por la noche.
Good to know
Good to knowBuenas noches works as both good evening and good night. Tone and timing tell which meaning you want.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Ending a late call
ChatPal
¿Trabajas de noche mañana?
Do you work at night tomorrow?
You
Sí. De noche empiezo a las diez.
Yes. At night I start at ten.
ChatPal
Entonces, buenas noches.
Then, good night.
You
Buenas noches. Descansa.
Good night. Rest.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Night" in Spanish
Is noche masculine or feminine?
Feminine: la noche.
How do I say at night?
De noche or por la noche.
How do I say good night?
Buenas noches.
Is buenas noches only for bed?
No. It also greets after dark.
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