evening
From Old English 'ēfenung', meaning 'the period of time from sunset to night'.
NOUN
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tarde
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anochecer
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atardecer
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(The concept of 'evening' as a specific time frame (between sunset and night) doesn't have a single direct equivalent in SPANISH that captures all nuances.)
The part of the day between the end of the afternoon and the beginning of the night, typically from sunset until bedtime. It is often associated with leisure, social activities, or winding down from the day.
no irregular inflection
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- I often go for a walk in the evening after dinner. — This describes a common activity taking place after the main daytime work.
- What are you doing this evening? — This is a common question used to inquire about someone's plans for the latter part of the day.
- They spent the entire evening reading by the fireplace. — This sentence illustrates an activity occupying the entire period of time from late afternoon to night.