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"Sunset" in Spanish: atardecer
el atardecer
Sunset or late afternoon is el atardecer (ah-tar-deh-SEHR). It is masculine: el atardecer. Al atardecer means at sunset / in the late afternoon.
Rooftop
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How to pronounce atardecer
Say it
ah-tar-deh-SEHR
/ataɾðeˈseɾ/
ah-tar-deh-SEHR. Stress SEHR. Soft final r. Say atardecer in four beats.
"Sunset" in Spanish: quick reference
| Spanish | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| el atardecer | sunset / late afternoon Noun. | Noun. |
| al atardecer | at sunset / in the late afternoon Time phrase. | Time phrase. |
| ver el atardecer | to watch the sunset Plans. | Plans. |
| un atardecer naranja | an orange sunset Description. | Description. |
How to use atardecer in real life
- 1Rooftop
Vemos el atardecer desde arriba.
We watch the sunset from above.
El atardecer.
- 2Dinner plan
Cenamos al atardecer.
We eat dinner at sunset.
Al atardecer.
- 3Beach walk
El atardecer pinta el cielo.
The sunset paints the sky.
El atardecer as subject.
Mistakes English speakers make with atardecer
Incorrect: La atardecer es lindo.
Correct: El atardecer es lindo.
Atardecer is masculine: el atardecer.
Incorrect: Salimos a el atardecer.
Correct: Salimos al atardecer.
A + el → al atardecer.
Good to know
Good to knowCouples and tourists chase el atardecer on coasts. Al atardecer also means late afternoon before night. Keep el with atardecer.
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Choosing a viewpoint
ChatPal
¿Dónde ves mejor el atardecer?
Where do you see the sunset best?
You
En el muelle. El atardecer es famoso ahí.
On the pier. The sunset is famous there.
ChatPal
Llegamos al atardecer entonces.
We’ll arrive at sunset then.
You
Sí. Llevo la cámara.
Yes. I’ll bring the camera.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Sunset" in Spanish
Is atardecer masculine?
Yes: el atardecer.
Sunset or late afternoon?
El atardecer covers both; context decides.
How do you pronounce atardecer?
ah-tar-deh-SEHR with stress on SEHR.
How do I say at sunset?
Al atardecer.
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