What is the Spanish word for "dawn"?

Learn how to say "dawn" in Spanish with examples and practice

English

dawn

Spanish

amanecer

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Alternative translations of "dawn"

alba
aurora

Examples of how to use "dawn" in Spanish

English
We have to leave before dawn tomorrow.
Spanish
Tenemos que irnos antes del amanecer mañana.
English
We started our hike at dawn.
Spanish
Comenzamos nuestra caminata al amanecer.
English
Birds began singing at dawn today.
Spanish
Los pájaros empezaron a cantar al amanecer hoy.
English
They reached the village by dawn.
Spanish
Llegaron al pueblo antes del amanecer.
English
The fog lifted at dawn, revealing mountains.
Spanish
La niebla se levantó al amanecer, revelando las montañas.

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We have to leave before dawn tomorrow.

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