Are 'amanecer' and 'madrugada' the same thing?

Question

I know this exact question was asked before by Richard-Kozicki, but for some reason, there is no actual hyperlink when I hover over it... :-(

If someone can post me the link/or explain it, that would be great.

I know that amanacer can be a verb also , but madrugada is only a noun.

Is there a firefox or Chrome user who will access this entry "Can "amanecer" and "madrugada" be used interchangably?" and remove the double quotation marks from the question window. - Moe, Nov 17, 2011

If the double quotation marks are replaced by italics or bold print, then Internet Explorer users will be able to read the question. - Moe, Nov 17, 2011

Thanks Moe for the info - Peas, Nov 17, 2011

Answer 1

To answer your question, no, they are not the same.

amanecer=dawn
madrugada=time between midnight and dawn

From the RAE

madrugada

(De madrugar).

1. f. amanecer2.

2. f. Tiempo posterior a la medianoche y anterior al amanecer.

3. f. Acción de madrugar.

de ~.

1. loc. adv. Al amanecer, muy de mañana.

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amanecer

1. m. Tiempo durante el cual amanece. El amanecer de un día de mayo.

al ~.

1. loc. adv. Al tiempo de estar amaneciendo.

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Thanks so much..It makes sense now! - Peas, Nov 17, 2011

Answer 2

The only way I can translate madrugada is "the wee hours". I am sure there must be a proper term for it but I have never heard of it or I don't remember it at this time.

amanecer = dawn

Answer 3

Is this the thread that you want a link to?

Yes, I was finally able to view this! Thanks! - Peas, Nov 17, 2011

Answer 4

One big difference is that amanecer can be a verb, and madrugada is only a noun.