Noches

Noches is the plural form of noche in Spanish, meaning nights. It denotes more than one night or the nights of a given period, and is used in everyday Spanish to refer to nocturnal time, events, or atmospheres. The term appears in common phrases such as buenas noches, a farewell or greeting meaning “good night,” and in descriptive expressions like noches largas (long nights) or noches tranquilas (quiet nights).

Etymology: Noche comes from Latin nox, noctis, and noche is the modern Spanish descendant. The plural noches follows standard Spanish gender and number agreement with adjectives and determiners used with the noun.

Usage in culture: Noches is a frequent title or motif in Spanish-language music, cinema, and literature, often signaling nocturnal scenes, romance, or mystery. The word is widely understood across Spanish-speaking communities, and its use can evoke a range of moods from warmth and intimacy to darkness or suspense.

See also: Noche (singular).