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nighttime
[/ˈnaɪt.taɪm/]
noun
pl: nighttimes
noite
1.
the time of day between sunset and sunrise; the dark hours of the night
The stars are visible during nighttime.
As estrelas são visíveis durante a noite.
2.
the period when people typically sleep or when darkness prevails
Many animals are more active at nighttime.
Muitos animais são mais ativos à noite.
Synonyms
night
darkness
evening
dark
Antonyms
daytime
day
daylight
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
noite
most common usage
Rio de Janeiro
noite
standard usage
São Paulo
noite
standard usage
Portugal
noite
standard usage; sometimes 'período noturno' for more formal contexts
Related Idioms & Phrases
in the dead of night
nighttime is the right time
work the night shift
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