Noun (sustantivo)
/a.taɾ.ðeˈθeɾ/ (Castilian Spanish)
/a.taɾ.ˈðe.seɾ/ (Latin American Spanish)
The word "atardecer" refers to the time of day when the sun sets, marking the transition from day to night. It is commonly associated with the beautiful, often colorful sky that occurs during this period. In Spanish, "atardecer" is used primarily in both oral and written contexts, but is especially prevalent in poetic and descriptive language given its aesthetic connotations.
This term is frequently used in literature, song lyrics, and everyday conversation when discussing the beauty of nature, time, or transitions.
"Atardecer" is commonly used in general conversation as well as in literary contexts. Its frequency tends to increase in discussions related to nature, beauty, and philosophical reflections regarding time.
Me encanta ir a la playa y ver el atardecer.
(I love going to the beach and watching the sunset.)
El atardecer en esta ciudad es simplemente espectacular.
(The sunset in this city is simply spectacular.)
Durante el atardecer, el cielo se pinta de colores hermosos.
(During sunset, the sky is painted with beautiful colors.)
The term "atardecer" is often included in idiomatic expressions and sayings that capture the essence of life, time, and change.
"Es un buen momento para ver el atardecer y reflexionar sobre el día."
(It's a good time to watch the sunset and reflect on the day.)
Cuando cae el atardecer
"Cuando cae el atardecer, las luces de la ciudad comienzan a brillar."
(When dusk falls, the lights of the city start to shine.)
La belleza del atardecer
"No hay nada como la belleza del atardecer para recordar lo efímero de la vida."
(There is nothing like the beauty of the sunset to remind us of the ephemeral nature of life.)
Al atardecer
The word "atardecer" comes from the combination of the prefix "a-" which denotes direction or proximity, and "tardecer", derived from the adjective "tarde," which translates to "late." Therefore, it broadly relates to the time of day becoming late, i.e., evening.