crepúsculo
twilight
noun kreh-POOS-koo-loh Rare
Origin: From Latin crepusculum, related to creper (dark, obscure).
Also means
dusk
Usage Note
Crepúsculo refers to both the twilight before dawn (crepúsculo matutino) and the dusk after sunset (crepúsculo vespertino). In literary use it often carries a melancholic or romantic tone. The adjective form is crepuscular.
Examples
"El crepúsculo pintó el cielo de naranja."
Natural Translation
The twilight painted the sky orange.
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