La noche
Example: La noche es perfecta para ver las estrellas.
Definition
"La noche" refers to the period of darkness between sunset and sunrise, commonly known as night. It is the time when the sky is dark, and stars and the moon are usually visible. For example, "La noche es perfecta para ver las estrellas" means night is perfect for stargazing.
Etymology
The phrase "la noche" comes from the Latin word "nox, noctis," meaning night. In Spanish, "noche" inherited the meaning of the dark part of the day. Did you know that the Latin root is also the source of the English word "nocturnal," relating to nighttime activities?
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"La noche" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - General - (A1) - set 3", containing 105 commonly used words.
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