Breakdown of Aquest vespre volem seure prop del mar i parlar una estona.
un
a
voler
to want
i
and
parlar
to talk
Questions & Answers about Aquest vespre volem seure prop del mar i parlar una estona.
Why is it aquest vespre and not aquesta vespre?
Because vespre is a masculine singular noun in Catalan.
- aquest = this, masculine singular
- aquesta = this, feminine singular
So:
- aquest vespre = this evening
- but aquesta tarda = this afternoon, because tarda is feminine
Catalan demonstratives have to agree with the noun’s gender and number.
What exactly does vespre mean? Is it the same as tarda or nit?
Not exactly.
- tarda = afternoon / late afternoon
- vespre = evening
- nit = night
So vespre is the part of the day after the afternoon and before full night. In English, evening is usually the best match.
Depending on region and context, the boundaries can feel a little flexible, but vespre definitely points to evening, not just any later part of the day.
How do I know volem means we want?
Volem is the 1st person plural present tense of the verb voler = to want.
Present tense of voler: