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Spanish Phrase

Tenemos servicio nocturno.

/teˈne.mos serˈβi.sjo noˈk.tuɾ.no/
Meaning"We have night service."
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Meaning

The sentence tells the listener that the speaker’s business or organization provides a service during the night hours. It’s a concise way to announce 24‑hour or late‑night availability.

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When to use

Use this phrase on signs, in conversations with guests, or when answering a customer’s question about night‑time availability—e.g., at hotels, restaurants, transport hubs, or emergency services.

Grammar Breakdown

Tenemosservicionocturno.

1

Tenemos

First person plural present of 'tener', meaning 'we have' or 'we offer'.

2

servicio nocturno

Noun + adjective phrase; in Spanish the adjective usually follows the noun unless emphasis requires front placement.

🗨In Conversation

A

¿Hay servicio nocturno?

Is there night service?

Sí, tenemos servicio nocturno.

Yes, we have night service.

B

Common Mistakes

  • Tenemos servicio de noche.

    While understandable, 'de noche' sounds more descriptive than a headline; 'servicio nocturno' is the idiomatic short form.

  • Tenemos servicio noctura.

    The adjective must agree in gender and number with 'servicio' (masculine singular).

Alternatives

  • Ofrecemos servicio nocturno.

    We offer night service.

  • Brindamos servicio durante la noche.

    We provide service during the night.

  • Contamos con atención nocturna.

    We have night‑time assistance.

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Cultural Tip

In many Spanish‑speaking countries, night service is especially common in hotels and some restaurants that stay open past midnight. When speaking to customers, a polite and slightly formal tone (using 'nosotros' forms) conveys professionalism. In Latin America, the adjective 'nocturno' is preferred over 'de noche' for short announcements.