evening

• Sustantivo que designa la parte final del día, desde el atardecer hasta la noche, incluyendo las primeras horas de la noche tras la cena y antes de dormir, a menudo asociada con el descanso o actividades especiales.

A noun referring to the latter part of the day, from late afternoon until nightfall, including the early part of night from dinner until bedtime, often associated with winding down or special activities.

1. Late afternoon to nightfallA1formal

   The latter part of the day, from late afternoon until nightfall, when daylight decreases.

   Atardecer / anochecer

   • We went for a walk in the cool evening air.
   • The evening sky was painted with shades of orange and pink.
   • She enjoys reading a book every evening before dinner.

   Sinónimosduskeveeventidenightfalltwilight

2. Later concluding periodB2formal

   A later concluding time period, often referring to the final part of an event or era.

   Período final o conclusión

   • The evening of his life was spent in quiet reflection.
   • The concert marked the evening of the festival.
   • In the evening of the Roman Empire, many changes occurred.

   Sinónimosautumncloseconclusiondeclineendsunsettwilight

3. Special time from dinner to bedtimeA2formal

   The early part of the night, from dinner until bedtime, often spent in a special way such as socializing or entertainment.

   velada

   • They had a romantic evening at a fancy restaurant.
   • We spent a pleasant evening playing board games with friends.
   • The theater evening was a memorable experience for everyone.

• Hacer algo uniforme, nivelado o equilibrado; igualar o ajustar para que tenga una misma medida, altura o condición.

A verb meaning to make something level, equal, or balanced; to adjust or bring into a uniform state.

1. to make level or equalB1formaltechnical

   To bring something to a uniform height, level, or state; to flatten or even out.

   nivelar o igualar

   • He evened the ground before laying the foundation.
   • She evened the sauce so it had a smooth texture.
   • The carpenter evened the table top with a planer.

   Sinónimosalignbalanceequalizeflattenlevelsmoothsquare

   Antónimosalterdisruptdisturbroughenuneven

2. to bring to parityB2formalbusiness

   To adjust amounts, numbers, or conditions so that they match or are balanced.

   igualar

   • The accountant evened the books after finding several errors.
   • We need to even the budget across all departments.
   • The referee evened the score by awarding a penalty.

   Sinónimosalignbalanceequalizeequatelevelmatchsquare

   Antónimosdifferentiatedisparitydisturbunbalanceupset

3. to get even (revenge)B2informalamerican

   To take retaliation or revenge against someone who has harmed you.

   vengarse

   • After the prank, he vowed to even the score with his brother.
   • She finally evened with her rival by winning the championship.
   • He plans to even things up after being cheated out of his promotion.

   Sinónimosavengerepayrequiteretaliaterevengesettlesquare

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