Noche: night, evening
Pronunciation: NOH-cheh (stress the capital letters)
Noche means “night, evening” in English.
Quick answer
- Meaning: night, evening
- How to say it: NOH-cheh
- Gender: la noche
- Level: Beginner (A1)
What “noche” means and how to use it
Noche means “night” and also “evening” after dark. “Buenas noches” is both “good evening” and “good night.”
Gender and plural
- Gender: la noche (feminine)
- Plural: las noches
Examples with audio
- Por la noche leo un poco.At night I read a little.
- Buenas noches, hasta mañana.Good night, see you tomorrow.
- Salimos a cenar esta noche.We are going out to dinner tonight.
Usage tip
Use “por la noche” (in the evening or at night) and “esta noche” (tonight). “De noche” means “at night” or “after dark.”
Frequently asked questions
How do you say “night, evening” in Spanish?
“night, evening” in Spanish is “noche.” It is pronounced NOH-cheh, with the stress on the syllable in capital letters.
How do you pronounce “noche”?
Say NOH-cheh. The syllable in capital letters gets the stress. Press the speaker button at the top of this page to hear it.
Is “noche” masculine or feminine?
Noche is feminine: “la noche.” The plural is “noches.”
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