víspera
eve, day before
Intermediate Noun Feminine
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Pronunciation
/ˈbis.pe.ɾa/
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Cultural Note
Víspera refers to the day or night before an important event. While Nochebuena is specifically Christmas Eve, víspera is a more general term. In Catholic tradition, many feast days begin with vigil celebrations on the víspera.
📝 Example Sentences
La víspera de la boda estábamos muy nerviosos.
The eve of the wedding we were very nervous.
En la víspera de Navidad, preparamos la cena.
On Christmas Eve, we prepare dinner.