madrugada

[mah-droo-GAH-dah]

nounfemininepl: madrugadas

early morning, dawn, daybreak

1. the early hours of the morning, typically from midnight to sunrise

I woke up in the early morning and couldn't fall back asleep.

Acordei na madrugada e não consegui voltar a dormir.

2. a period of time before dawn, often associated with late-night activities or travel

We drove through the night and arrived at madrugada.

Dirigimos a noite toda e chegamos na madrugada.

NYC Slang

wee hours, crack of dawn

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General Portuguese/Brazilian

madrugada

standard term used across all Portuguese-speaking regions

Portugal

madrugada

commonly used; may also use 'alvorada' in poetic contexts

Brazil

madrugada

very commonly used, especially in urban contexts and nightlife

de madrugada - in the early morning hours

madrugar - to wake up early or work in the early morning

na madrugada - during the early morning hours

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