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"Año" is a form of "año", a noun which is often translated as "year". "Buenas noches" is a phrase which is often translated as "good evening". Learn more about the difference between "buenas noches" and "año" below.
buenas noches()
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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el año()
A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., el hombre guapo, el sol amarillo).
masculine noun
a. year
Brindamos juntos para celebrar el nuevo año.We toasted together to celebrate the new year.
a. grade
Si fallo el examen, tendré que repetir el año.If I fail this test, I will have to repeat the grade.
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