madrugada
early morning, wee hours, dawn
Intermediate Noun Feminine
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Pronunciation
/ma.ðɾuˈɣa.ða/
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Cultural Note
The concept of 'madrugada' (roughly 1 AM to sunrise) is deeply embedded in Spanish social culture. Staying out until the madrugada is completely normal on weekends. This period has no precise equivalent in English and reflects Spain's unique relationship with nighttime.
📝 Example Sentences
Bailamos hasta la madrugada.
We danced until the early morning hours.
A las tres de la madrugada seguíamos hablando.
At three in the morning we were still talking.