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na vigília
[nah vee-JEE-lee-uh]
prepositional phrase
on the eve of
1.
on the day or night before an important event or date
On the eve of the election, polls showed a tight race.
Na vigília da eleição, as pesquisas mostravam uma corrida acirrada.
2.
in the period immediately preceding something significant
On the eve of their wedding, they felt nervous and excited.
Na vigília do casamento, eles se sentiam nervosos e animados.
3.
on the day before a religious feast or celebration
On the eve of Christmas, families gather together.
Na vigília do Natal, as famílias se reúnem.
Synonyms
na véspera de
no dia anterior a
pouco antes de
Antonyms
após
depois de
no dia seguinte a
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
na véspera
more commonly used than 'na vigília'
Portugal
na véspera
standard usage; 'vigília' typically refers to religious observance
General
na vigília
more formal or literary register
Related Idioms & Phrases
na vigília de Ano Novo
na vigília de Todos os Santos
na vigília da batalha
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