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"Late at night" is a phrase which is often translated as "altas horas de la noche", and "late night" is a phrase which is often translated as "noche larga". Learn more about the difference between "late at night" and "late night" below.
late at night(
leyd
aht
nayt
)A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
a. altas horas de la noche
What are you doing out so late at night?¿Qué haces afuera a estas altas horas de la noche?
c. bien entrada la noche
It was late at night, and I heard a knock on the door.Estaba bien entrada la noche, y oí un golpe en la puerta.
d. tarde por la noche
The party goes until late at night.La fiesta continuará hasta tarde por la noche.
late night(
leyt
nayt
)A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
1. (general)
a. noche larga
Justin is sleeping in this morning because he had a late night.Justin está durmiendo hasta tarde esta mañana porque tuvo una noche larga.