daytime

[/ˈdeɪtaɪm/]

noun

período diurno

1. the time of day between sunrise and sunset when it is light

The store is open during daytime hours.

A loja está aberta durante as horas do período diurno.

2. the daylight hours; the part of the day when the sun is up

I prefer to exercise in the daytime.

Prefiro fazer exercício durante o dia.

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Regional Variations

General Brazilian

período diurno; durante o dia

most common usage

São Paulo

durante o dia; horário diurno

standard usage

Rio de Janeiro

período diurno; de dia

informal variant with 'de dia'

Portugal

período diurno; durante o dia; à luz do dia

may also use 'à luz do dia' for emphasis

daytime television

daytime talk show

daytime Emmy Awards

daytime sleeper - someone who sleeps during the day

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