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noche means night — a common term in Essential Spanish. Learn how it's used in a real-world example.

📅 Published: August 5, 2025

📘 Essential Spanish

noche

noun • /[NO-cheh]/

night

Example:

Anoche dormí muy bien.

Last night I slept very well.

🧠 What does noche mean?

Noche is a commonly used Spanish word that means "night" in English. It refers to the period of time between sunset and sunrise, when the sky is dark. It can also be used more figuratively to talk about the darkness itself or a nighttime event.

📚 Extra examples

  • Buenas noches.
    Good night/Good evening.
  • Anoche fui al cine.
    Last night I went to the cinema.
  • Me gusta pasear por la noche.
    I like to take walks at night.
  • Tengo una reservación para esta noche.
    I have a reservation for tonight.
  • ¡Qué noche tan hermosa!
    What a beautiful night!

💡 Did You Know?

The expression 'hacer noche' means 'to spend the night' somewhere. For example: 'Voy a hacer noche en un hotel.' (I'm going to spend the night in a hotel.)

🔁 Synonyms & opposites of "noche"

Synonyms: nochada, oscuridad
Opposites: día

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❓ FAQ

How do you say 'night' in Spanish?
The Spanish word for 'night' is 'noche'.
How do you pronounce 'noche' in Spanish?
It's pronounced 'NO-chay', with the 'ch' like in the English word 'church'.
How do you use 'noche' in a sentence?
You can use 'noche' in many ways! For example: 'Buenas noches' (Good night/Good evening), 'Anoche' (last night), or 'durante la noche' (during the night).
What is the English translation of 'noche'?
The English translation of 'noche' is 'night'.
Does 'noche' change for gender or number?
No, 'noche' is a feminine noun, but it doesn't change its form for plurals. You would say 'las noches' for 'the nights'.
Is 'noche' common in everyday Spanish?
Yes, 'noche' is a very common word used daily in Spanish conversations.
Does 'noche' have slang or double meanings?
Not really. While context can add nuance (like 'tener una noche loca' meaning 'to have a crazy night out'), 'noche' itself doesn't have slang or double meanings in the way some other words do.
Is 'noche' used differently in Spain vs Latin America?
The word 'noche' is used essentially the same way across Spain and Latin America. There might be minor regional differences in expressions, but the core meaning remains consistent.

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