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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).
phrase
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?
b. tarde en la noche
I usually work until late at night.Suelo trabajar hasta tarde en 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.
e. muy de noche
The movie starts late at night.La película empieza muy de noche.
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late night(
leyt
 
nayt
)
A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
phrase
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.
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