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moonlight
[/ˈmuːnlaɪt/]
noun/verb
luz da lua
1.
The light from the moon
The moonlight illuminated the garden beautifully.
A luz da lua iluminou o jardim lindamente.
2.
To work at a second job, typically at night, in addition to one's main employment
He moonlights as a musician on weekends.
Ele trabalha como músico à noite nos fins de semana.
NYC Slang
night gig (for the verb meaning)
Synonyms
lunar light
moon glow
moonshine
side hustle (for verb usage)
Antonyms
darkness
shadow
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
luz da lua
Standard usage throughout Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
luar
Poetic/literary alternative
São Paulo
luz da lua
Standard usage
Portugal
luar
Common poetic term; also 'luz da lua'
Related Idioms & Phrases
by moonlight - à luz da lua
moonlight sonata - claro de luar
moonlight flit - fuga noturna
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