Bedeutung
Refers to the part of the day from evening until dawn.
Kultureller Hintergrund
In Spain, 'la noche' starts very late. People often don't eat dinner until 10:00 PM, so 'por la noche' usually refers to the time after that. In Mexico, you will very often hear 'en la noche' instead of 'por la noche'. Both are perfectly acceptable. Argentinians frequently use 'a la noche' for social plans. The 'sereno' or night watchman was a historical figure who walked 'por la noche' in Spanish cities, calling out the time and weather.
The 'De' Rule
If there is a number (time), use 'de'. If there is no number, use 'por'.
Not a Greeting
Never use this to say hello. It's only for descriptions.
Bedeutung
Refers to the part of the day from evening until dawn.
The 'De' Rule
If there is a number (time), use 'de'. If there is no number, use 'por'.
Not a Greeting
Never use this to say hello. It's only for descriptions.
Late Nights
Remember that in Spain, 'por la noche' can mean 11:00 PM!
Teste dich selbst
Complete the sentence with the correct phrase for 'at night'.
Yo siempre leo un libro _______.
We use 'por la noche' for general habits and time periods.
Which sentence is correct for telling the time?
Select the correct option:
Clock times always use 'de' to link the hour to the time of day.
Fill in the missing part of the dialogue.
A: ¿Cuándo vas al gimnasio? B: Voy _________.
The question asks 'when', so we need a time expression.
Match the phrase to the situation.
You want to say you work night shifts.
'Trabajo por la noche' describes a work schedule.
🎉 Ergebnis: /4
Visuelle Lernhilfen
Por vs De with Night
Parts of the Day
Morning
- • por la mañana
Afternoon
- • por la tarde
Night
- • por la noche
Aufgabensammlung
4 AufgabenYo siempre leo un libro _______.
We use 'por la noche' for general habits and time periods.
Select the correct option:
Clock times always use 'de' to link the hour to the time of day.
A: ¿Cuándo vas al gimnasio? B: Voy _________.
The question asks 'when', so we need a time expression.
You want to say you work night shifts.
'Trabajo por la noche' describes a work schedule.
🎉 Ergebnis: /4
Häufig gestellte Fragen
10 FragenNo, it's very common in Latin America. 'Por la noche' is more common in Spain, but both are correct.
No, 'noche' is feminine. It must be 'por la noche'.
Use 'esta noche'. 'Por la noche' is more for general habits.
Usually after dinner or when it's completely dark. In Spain, this is around 9:00 PM.
Yes, 'ayer por la noche' means 'yesterday evening/night'.
Use 'a medianoche'.
'De noche' is more like 'during nighttime' (e.g., 'cazar de noche'). 'Por la noche' is a time slot.
You can say 'todas las noches' or 'por las noches'.
It's neutral. You can use it with your boss or your friends.
Historically, 'por' indicates movement through a time period, which Spanish prefers for parts of the day.
Verwandte Redewendungen
por la mañana
similarin the morning
por la tarde
similarin the afternoon/evening
de noche
specialized format night (adverbial)
esta noche
specialized formtonight
a medianoche
specialized format midnight
