Evening in Spanish
The Spanish word for 'evening' is 'noche', pronounced NOH-cheh (IPA: /ˈnotʃe/). It is an A1-level feminine noun (plural: noches).
Pronunciation: NOH-cheh
| Spanish | noche |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | NOH-cheh · /ˈnotʃe/ |
| Part of speech | noun (feminine) |
| Plural | noches |
| Level | A1 (beginner-friendly) |
Example Sentences with 'noche'
- Buenas noches, bienvenidos al restaurante.
Good evening, welcome to the restaurant. - ¿Quieres salir a cenar esta noche?
Do you want to go out for dinner this evening? - Los viernes por la noche vemos películas en casa.
On Friday evenings we watch movies at home. - La fiesta empezó a las ocho de la noche y los últimos invitados se fueron después de medianoche.
The party started at eight in the evening, and the last guests left after midnight.
Common Phrases with 'noche'
- buenas noches
good evening / good night - por la noche
in the evening / at night
How to Use 'noche'
Spanish has no separate word for 'evening': early evening is la tarde and once it gets dark (or after dinner time) it becomes la noche. 'This evening' is usually esta noche, and 7 p.m. can be las siete de la tarde or de la noche depending on the country and season.
Regional note: In Spain, 7–9 p.m. is still la tarde; in much of Latin America the same hours are already la noche.
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Frequently Asked Questions
'Evening' in Spanish is 'noche', pronounced NOH-cheh.
It is spelled n-o-c-h-e.
'Noche' is feminine: you say 'la noche'.
The plural of 'noche' is 'noches'.
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