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"Vespertino" is an adjective which is often translated as "evening", and "matutino" is an adjective which is often translated as "morning". Learn more about the difference between "vespertino" and "matutino" below.
vespertino, el vespertino(
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)An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
a. evening
La función vespertina de la película comienza a las 6 pm.The evening show of the movie starts at 6 pm.
¿Cuándo aprendiste portugués? - He estado tomando clases vespertinas por dos años.When did you learn Portuguese? - I've been going to evening classes for two years.
A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., el hombre guapo, el sol amarillo).
a. evening newspaper
La noticia del accidente de esta mañana salió en el vespertino.The news of this morning's accident appeared in the evening newspaper.
b. evening paper
La rectificación se publicó en el vespertino.The correction was published in the evening paper.
matutino, el matutino(
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)An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., el hombre guapo, el sol amarillo).
2. (newspaper)
a. morning paper
El titular en la portada del matutino de hoy era: "Alemania campeón mundial".The headline on the front page of today's morning paper was: "Germany world champions."
