night
gb/nˈaɪt/ us/nˈaɪt/
A1
Inglés
~ 300
Acepciones
0 acepciones
Sustantivo
A1
event
1
Time from sunset to sunrise
The time when the sun is down and it is dark outside.
Patrón de uso:
[something] happens at night
Error frecuente:
Learners sometimes confuse 'night' with 'evening'. Evening refers to the time just before it becomes fully dark, while night is after darkness has fully set in.
Sinónimos
darkness (Refers more to the absence of light rather than the specific time period.)
Antónimos
day (Refers to the period of light between sunrise and sunset.)
Colocaciones
at night
|during the night
|late at night
|night sky
|night shift
Temas
daily life
|nature
|time
|core_vocabulary
Ejemplos
- We went for a walk at night to see the stars.
- The streets are quiet during the night.
- Owls are active at night.
- I prefer driving at night when there is less traffic.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
- I sleep at night.
- The moon is bright at night.
- We eat dinner at night.
- It is cold at night.
Sustantivo
A2
event
2
An evening social event
A party, show, or other event that happens in the evening or night.
Patrón de uso:
[someone] has a [type] night
Error frecuente:
Some learners confuse this with simply 'night' meaning darkness, but here it refers to an organized activity.
Sinónimos
evening event (More formal and specific to planned gatherings.)
Colocaciones
movie night
|game night
|date night
|opening night
Temas
entertainment
|daily life
|daily_life
|arts_entertainment
Ejemplos
- We had a fun game night with friends.
- Friday is our regular date night.
- The theater’s opening night was sold out.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
- We have movie night every Saturday.
- Tonight is our date night.
- They enjoyed quiz night at the pub.
Sustantivo
A2
event
3
Time spent sleeping at night
The time when you are asleep at night.
Patrón de uso:
[someone] has a [adjective] night
Error frecuente:
Learners may confuse 'a good night' as a farewell instead of meaning restful sleep depending on context.
Sinónimos
sleep (Refers to the act or state of sleeping, not specifically tied to nighttime.)
Antónimos
daytime waking hours (The period of being awake during the day.)
Colocaciones
good night’s sleep
|bad night
|restless night
Temas
health
|daily life
|time
|daily_life
Ejemplos
- I had a terrible night because of the storm.
- She enjoyed a good night’s sleep for the first time in weeks.
- His baby kept him awake all night.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
- I had a good night.
- She slept well last night.
- He had a bad night because he was sick.
Sustantivo
A1
action
4
'Good night' as farewell before sleep
'Night' used to say goodbye before going to bed or leaving late.
Patrón de uso:
'Good night' to [someone]
Error frecuente:
Learners sometimes write 'Goodnight' as one word; while common in informal writing, standard English uses two words for the farewell phrase.
Sinónimos
farewell before sleep (General phrase indicating parting before bedtime.)
Colocaciones
good night
Temas
daily life
|social interaction
|daily_life
|communication
|core_vocabulary
Ejemplos
- Good night, see you in the morning!
- She kissed her children and said good night.
- He waved and said, 'Night, everyone!'
Ejemplos para estudiantes
- Good night, Mom.
- Good night, everyone.
- Night, see you tomorrow.
Gramática
Forma de diccionario
night
AFI
GB/nˈaɪt/
US/nˈaɪt/
Sílabas y acento
night (1 sílaba)
Stress on 1st syllable (night)
Formas de la palabra
Noun
- Base: night
- Plural: night, nights
Familia de palabras
Expresiones
at night
1/ˈæt nˈaɪt/
fixed phrase
During nighttime hours
Happening when it is dark outside between sunset and sunrise.
Ejemplos
- The city looks beautiful at night.
- Owls hunt at night.
good night
1/ɡˈʊd nˈaɪt/
fixed phrase
Farewell before sleeping or leaving late
What you say to someone when they go to bed or leave late in the evening.
Ejemplos
- Good night, see you tomorrow!
- She hugged her dad and said good night.
late at night
1/lˈeɪt ˈæt nˈaɪt/
fixed phrase
In later hours of nighttime
Happening in the later part of nighttime before morning comes.
Ejemplos
- He likes to read late at night.
- We heard strange noises late at night.
night and day
1/nˈaɪt ˈænd dˈeɪ/
idiom
All the time without stopping
All the time without stopping, day and night.
Ejemplos
- They worked night and day to finish the project.
- It rained night and day for a week.
overnight stay
1/ˈoʊvɚnˈaɪt stˈeɪ/
fixed phrase
a stay that lasts one night
A visit or trip where you sleep in that place for one night.
Ejemplos
- We booked an overnight stay in Paris.
- The price includes an overnight stay and breakfast.
- The package includes an overnight stay at a hotel.
- They arranged an overnight stay in the capital before the meeting.
- Our tour package comes with one overnight stay at a local hotel.