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"De la tarde" is a phrase which is often translated as "in the afternoon", and "de la noche" is a phrase which is often translated as "at night". Learn more about the difference between "de la tarde" and "de la noche" below.
de la tarde(
deh
lah
tahr
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deh
)A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
a. in the afternoon
Ya eran las dos de la tarde cuando se levantó mi hermano.By the time my brother got up, it was already two o'clock in the afternoon.
b. afternoon
Mi nieta nació ayer a las cuatro menos cinco de la tarde.My granddaughter was born at five to four yesterday afternoon.
a. in the evening
¿A qué hora cierran las tiendas? - A las ocho de la tarde.What time do the stores close? - At eight o'clock in the evening.
de la noche(
deh
lah
noh
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cheh
)A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
a. at night
Son las once de la noche, ¿qué haces despierta?It's eleven at night. What are you doing up?
b. in the evening
Creo que empieza a las ocho de la noche pero no estoy segura.I think it starts at eight in the evening but I'm not sure.
a. of the night
Te hago el cuento de la noche en que naciste.I'll tell you the story of the night when you were born.
