eventide

[/ˈiːvəntaɪd/]
noun
entardecer, anoitecer, crepúsculo
1. the time of evening; dusk or twilight, especially the period just after sunset
As eventide approached, the sky turned shades of orange and purple.
Conforme o entardecer se aproximava, o céu se tornava tons de laranja e roxo.
2. archaic or poetic term for the end of the day or the later stages of life
In the eventide of his years, he reflected on his accomplishments.
No crepúsculo de sua vida, ele refletia sobre suas realizações.
Eventide is a literary and somewhat archaic English word, rarely used in contemporary American English but still found in poetry, classical literature, and religious texts. In Portuguese-speaking contexts, the equivalent terms are more commonly used in everyday speech, though 'crepúsculo' and 'anoitecer' retain poetic and romantic connotations. The word is featured in hymns and spiritual contexts, such as the famous Christian hymn 'Abide with Me: Fast Falls the Eventide' (known in Portuguese as 'Fica Conosco, Senhor').
Synonyms / Sinônimos
dusktwilightsunsetgloamingnightfallevening
Antonyms / Antônimos
dawndaybreaksunrisemorning

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
entardecer, anoitecer
Common usage in both spoken and written Portuguese
Rio de Janeiro
crepúsculo
More literary and poetic usage
São Paulo
entardecer
Standard usage in urban areas
Portugal
anoitecer, crepúsculo
More common in European Portuguese literature and poetry

Related Words

eveningdusktwilightsunsetnightfallcrepuscular

Related Idioms & Phrases

in the eventide of one's life (na velhice, no final da vida)
as eventide falls (ao cair da noite)
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