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velada

evening gathering; soirée

noun beh-LAH-dah Rare
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Usage Note

Velada refers to a social or cultural gathering held in the evening — a literary velada, a boxing night (velada de boxeo), or simply a pleasant evening among friends. It implies something more curated or special than a casual noche. The verb velar also means to keep watch (over a corpse), a distinct meaning sharing the same form.

Examples

"La velada literaria fue un éxito rotundo."

Natural Translation

The literary evening was a resounding success.

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