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dinner

[/ˈdɪnər/]
nounmasculinepl: dinners
jantar
1. The main meal of the day, typically eaten in the evening
We had dinner at seven o'clock.
Nós jantamos às sete horas.
2. A formal meal or banquet, often for social or business purposes
The company organized a dinner for the clients.
A empresa organizou um jantar para os clientes.
3. The meal eaten at midday (in some regions, particularly older usage)
In traditional households, dinner was served at noon.
Em casarões tradicionais, o jantar era servido ao meio-dia.
Synonyms
suppermealrepastevening meal
Antonyms
breakfastlunch

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
jantar
Most common term for the evening meal
Rio de Janeiro
jantar
Standard usage, same as general Brazilian
São Paulo
jantar
Standard usage, same as general Brazilian
Portugal
jantar
Standard term; 'almoço' refers to lunch, 'ceia' to supper/late meal

Related Idioms & Phrases

dinner jacket - smoking (formal evening wear)
done dinner - finished or defeated
like a dog's dinner - messy or disorganized
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