Usages of por
Cenamos en la terraza por la noche.
We have dinner on the terrace at night.
Encendemos una fogata para descansar en la playa por la noche.
We light a campfire to rest on the beach at night.
La temperatura suele bajar por la noche.
The temperature tends to drop at night.
Según el calendario, la reunión es el lunes por la tarde.
According to the calendar, the meeting is on Monday afternoon.
Por la noche vemos una serie famosa; ya vamos por la tercera temporada.
At night we watch a famous series; we are already on the third season.
Iba a estudiar español por la noche; sin embargo, me sentí muy cansado.
I was going to study Spanish at night; however, I felt very tired.
El profesor trabaja en el laboratorio por la mañana.
The teacher works in the laboratory in the morning.
Por la noche, en la cabaña, nuestro círculo de amigos se queda en silencio y solo se oye la lluvia.
At night, in the cabin, our circle of friends falls silent and only the rain can be heard.
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