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10 Language-to-English DictionariesVéspera de Ano Novo
Pronunciation / Transliteration: ˈvez.pɨ.ɾɐ dʒi ˈɐ.nu ˈnovu
"A Véspera de Ano Novo é celebrada com festas e fogos de artifício."
Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
The last night of the year, celebrated with various traditions and festivities.
"On Nochevieja, families gather to celebrate the arrival of the New Year." - 2
A traditional celebration that includes customs such as eating twelve grapes at midnight.
"Many people believe that eating twelve grapes on Nochevieja brings good luck for the coming year."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The term 'Nochevieja' originates from Spanish, combining 'noche' meaning 'night' and 'vieja' meaning 'old'. It refers to the night of December 31st, marking the end of the year and has cultural significance in Spanish-speaking countries since at least the 19th century.
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Réveillon du Nouvel An
Transliteration: ʁe.vɛ.jɔ̃ dy nɔ.vɛl ɑ̃
"Le Réveillon du Nouvel An est célébré avec des feux d'artifice."
Silvester
Transliteration: zɪlˈvɛstɐ
"An Silvester feiern die Menschen mit Feuerwerk."
Capodanno
Transliteration: ka.poˈdan.no
"Il Capodanno è festeggiato con fuochi d'artificio."
Nochevieja
Transliteration: no.tʃeˈβjexa
"La Nochevieja es una celebración muy esperada en España."
Véspera de Ano Novo
Transliteration: ˈvez.pɨ.ɾɐ dʒi ˈɐ.nu ˈnovu
"A Véspera de Ano Novo é celebrada com festas e fogos de artifício."
नववर्ष की पूर्व संध्या
Transliteration: Navavarṣ kī pūrv sandhyā
"नववर्ष की पूर्व संध्या पर लोग उत्सव मनाते हैं।"
新年前夜
Transliteration: xīnnián qiányè
"新年前夜，人们会聚在一起庆祝。"
새해 전날
Transliteration: saehae jeonnal
"새해 전날에는 가족과 함께 모여 축하합니다."
大晦日
Transliteration: ōmisoka
"大晦日には家族が集まります。"
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