What is the Spanish word for "dusk"?

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

English

dusk

Spanish

anochecer

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Alternative translations of "dusk"

crepúsculo
atardecer
ocaso

Examples of how to use "dusk" in Spanish

English
We arrived home just before dusk.
Spanish
Llegamos a casa justo antes del anochecer.
English
We walked home at dusk yesterday evening.
Spanish
Caminamos a casa al atardecer anoche.
English
The park looks beautiful at dusk every day.
Spanish
El parque se ve hermoso al atardecer todos los días.
English
Birds return to their nests at dusk.
Spanish
Los pájaros regresan a sus nidos al atardecer.
English
She lights a candle at dusk each night.
Spanish
Ella enciende una vela al atardecer cada noche.

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