nocturnal

active during the night and sleeping during the day

nocturno, noctívago

• [T + adj]
• [adj + to do]

Collocations nocturnal animals · nocturnal activities

• Owls are nocturnal birds.

  Las lechuzas son aves nocturnas.

relating to the night or occurring during the night

nocturno, de noche

• [T + adj]
• [adj + noun]

Collocations nocturnal hours · nocturnal darkness

• The nocturnal hours are the most peaceful.

  Las horas nocturnas son las más tranquilas.