These two nouns name different parts of the day.
The idea
Día means day and noche means night. Use de día and de noche for during the day and at night.
| Palabra | Ejemplo |
|---|---|
| día | El día es largo. |
| noche | La noche es fría. |
Examples
- El día es largo.The day is long.
- La noche es fría.The night is cold.
- De día leo en el jardín.I read in the garden during the day.
- De noche vemos estrellas.At night we see stars.
- El gato duerme de día.The cat sleeps during the day.
- La calle está tranquila de noche.The street is quiet at night.
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Despite its final a, día is masculine: say el día.
Try it yourself
Choose the word. El sol brilla durante el ___. (día / noche)
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día
día: the sun shines during the day.
Choose the word. La luna brilla durante la ___. (día / noche)
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noche
noche: the moon shines at night.
Choose the word. La biblioteca abre de ___. (día / noche)
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día
día: the library opens during the day.
Practice round
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Choose the word. El sol brilla durante el ___. (día / noche)
Choose the word. La luna brilla durante la ___. (día / noche)
Choose the word. La biblioteca abre de ___. (día / noche)
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