neste dia

[NES-tuh DEE-uh]

adverbial phrase

on this day, today

1. referring to the current day or a specific day being discussed

On this day, we celebrate our victory.

Neste dia, celebramos nossa vitória.

2. used in historical or commemorative contexts to mark a specific date

On this day in history, the treaty was signed.

Neste dia em a história, o tratado foi assinado.

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Regional Variations

General Brazilian

neste dia

standard usage, commonly used in speech and writing

São Paulo

neste dia

standard usage consistent with general Brazilian Portuguese

Rio de Janeiro

neste dia

standard usage, may be shortened to 'hoje' in casual speech

Portugal

neste dia

standard usage, equivalent to European Portuguese, formal contexts

neste dia e hora

neste dia em particular

a partir deste dia

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