"Combate nocturno" refers to military operations or battles that take place during the night. This term is commonly used in military contexts to describe nighttime combat scenarios. It is used mostly in written contexts, such as military reports or literature.
Example Sentences
El ejército llevó a cabo un entrenamiento de combate nocturno para mejorar la capacidad de las tropas en la oscuridad. (The army conducted a night combat training to enhance the troops' capability in darkness.)
Durante el combate nocturno, la visibilidad es reducida, lo que añade un nivel adicional de desafío para los soldados. (During night combat, visibility is reduced, adding an additional level of challenge for the soldiers.)
Idiomatic Expressions
"Luchar contra enemigos invisibles en el combate nocturno" (To fight against invisible enemies in night combat) - to face hidden or unseen challenges.
"Estar preparado para el combate nocturno" (To be ready for night combat) - to be mentally and physically prepared for difficult situations.
"Ganar terreno en el combate nocturno" (To gain ground in night combat) - to make progress in a challenging situation.
Example Sentences with Idiomatic Expressions
Se enfrentaron a enemigos invisibles en el combate nocturno de la negociación. (They faced invisible enemies in the night combat of negotiation.)
Después de meses de preparación, están listos para el combate nocturno. (After months of preparation, they are ready for night combat.)
La empresa logró ganar terreno en el combate nocturno de la competencia. (The company managed to gain ground in the night combat of competition.)
Etymology
The word "combate" comes from the Latin "combatus," the past participle of "combattere," which means "to fight, to combat." "Nocturno" comes from the Latin word "nocturnus," meaning "of the night."