lunar (adjective)

[ˈluːnər]

adjective

lunar

1. relating to or belonging to the moon

The lunar surface is covered with craters.

A superfície lunar é coberta de crateras.

2. measured by the moon's revolution around the earth

A lunar month is approximately 29.5 days.

Um mês lunar tem aproximadamente 29,5 dias.

3. shaped like a crescent moon

The lunar-shaped brooch was delicate and beautiful.

O broche em forma lunar era delicado e bonito.

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General Brazilian

lunar

standard usage across all contexts

Portugal

lunar

standard usage; occasionally poetic references to 'lunático' in older texts

lunar eclipse - eclipse lunar

lunar landing - pouso lunar

lunar cycle - ciclo lunar

lunar calendar - calendário lunar

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