“Noche” is the Spanish word for “night.”

• “buenas noches” means “good night” or “good evening”
• While “noche” generally translates to “night,” it can imply “tonight” in certain contexts, especially when used with “esta” (this).

Here’s why context is crucial:

• “Esta noche” clearly refers to “tonight.” The use of “esta” specifies that you’re talking about the current night.
• “La noche” or “una noche” is more general and simply means “the night” or “one night.” For example, “La noche es oscura” (The night is dark) or “Una noche fui al cine” (One night I went to the cinema).
• If someone says “Mañana por la noche” (Tomorrow at night) or “La noche del sábado” (Saturday night), it’s clear they’re not referring to “tonight.”

• Buenas noches! (Good night!)
• Me gusta caminar por la noche. (I like to walk at night.)

• Estudié mucho anoche. (I studied a lot last night.)

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