Late afternoon (toward evening) in Spanish

Late afternoon (toward evening) in Spanish is el atardecer.

atardecer is masculine, so it takes el: el atardecer.

In English, el atardecer means late afternoon (toward evening).

Late afternoon (toward evening) in Spanish is atardecer (ah-tahr-deh-SEHR). It's masculine: el atardecer.

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How do you say late afternoon (toward evening) in Spanish?

Late afternoon (toward evening) in Spanish is el atardecer.

How do you pronounce atardecer?

Say it ah-tahr-deh-SEHR. The syllable in capitals is stressed: SEHR. This guide follows Latin American Spanish.

Is atardecer masculine or feminine in Spanish?

atardecer is masculine, so it takes el: el atardecer.

What does atardecer mean in English?

In English, el atardecer means late afternoon (toward evening).

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Updated 22 October 2026 · Pronunciation guides use Latin American Spanish.