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"Buenas noches" is a form of "buenas noches", a phrase which is often translated as "good evening". "Vale" is a form of "vale", an interjection which is often translated as "okay". Learn more about the difference between "buenas noches" and "vale" below.
buenas noches(
bweh
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nahs
 
noh
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chehs
)
A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
phrase
a. good evening
Buenas noches y bienvenidos.Good evening and welcome.
a. good night
Me voy a dormir. ¡Buenas noches!I'm going to sleep. Good night!
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vale(
bah
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leh
)
An interjection is a short utterance that expresses emotion, hesitation, or protest (e.g., Wow!).
interjection
1. (agreed)
Regionalism used in Spain
(Spain)
a. okay
Vayamos a cenar fuera. - Vale.Let's go out for dinner. - Okay.
A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., el hombre guapo, el sol amarillo).
masculine noun
a. voucher
Nos dieron un vale para un desayuno gratuito.They gave us a voucher for a free breakfast.
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