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dia banal

[DEE-uh bah-NAHL]
noun phrasemasculinepl: dias banais
ordinary day, mundane day, unremarkable day
1. A day that is unexceptional, lacking interest or special qualities; a typical or dull day
It was just another banal day at the office with no exciting events.
Foi apenas mais um dia banal no escritório sem eventos empolgantes.
2. A day characterized by routine, monotony, or lack of novelty
After the festival, life returned to banal days of work and chores.
Após o festival, a vida voltou aos dias banais de trabalho e tarefas.
NYC Slang
just another day, nothing special
Synonyms
dia comumdia ordináriodia rotineirodia monótonodia insosso
Antonyms
dia especialdia extraordináriodia memoráveldia inesperado

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
dia banal
Common usage throughout Brazil
Portugal
dia banal
Standard usage in European Portuguese
São Paulo
dia comum
More frequently used alternative in São Paulo

Related Idioms & Phrases

um dia como outro qualquer
dia de rotina
dias que passam despercebidos
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