Example: A hores petites, vaig sortir a passejar pel parc tranquil.
Definition
"A hores petites" is a Catalan expression used to describe the early hours of the morning, typically just after midnight when it is still very late or very early, depending on perspective. It often refers to a quiet, peaceful time for activities such as walking or reflecting.
Translations
Late at night
De madrugada
Midden in de nacht
Au milieu de la nuit
Mitten in der Nacht
Etymology
The phrase "A hores petites" literally means 'at small hours' in Catalan. It derives from the time when clocks had fewer divisions or the hours were considered 'small' because they were late at night or very early in the morning. Did you know? This expression is similar to the English phrase 'the small hours,' which also refers to the early morning hours.
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Late at night