aatto — meaning in English

English meaning

• eve noun The day or evening before an event, especially a holiday.
• vigil noun A period of staying awake, often at night, to watch, pray, or keep guard.

Senses

aatto is used for these senses in English:

• eve The day or night before, usually used for holidays, such as Christmas Eve.
• vigil The eve of a religious festival in which staying awake is part of the ritual devotions.

eve — full definition

1. noun The day or evening before an event, especially a holiday.
2. noun The period just before something important happens.

vigil — full definition

1. noun A period of staying awake, often at night, to watch, pray, or keep guard.
2. noun A quiet public gathering held to show support for a cause or to mourn someone.

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