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nocturno
[nok-TUR-nu]
adjective/noun
masculine
pl: noturnos
nocturnal
1.
relating to or occurring at night
The nocturnal animal hunts during the night.
O animal nocturno caça durante a noite.
2.
a musical composition, typically for solo piano, that is romantic and dreamy in character
Chopin composed many beautiful nocturnes.
Chopin compôs muitos noturnos bonitos.
3.
occurring or done at night
The nocturnal visit was unexpected.
A visita nocturna foi inesperada.
Synonyms
noturno
da noite
crepuscular
Antonyms
diurno
diário
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
nocturno/noturno
Both forms used; noturno is more common in everyday speech
Portugal
nocturno
Preferred spelling in European Portuguese
Music terminology
nocturno
Used universally in musical contexts across Portuguese-speaking regions
Related Idioms & Phrases
visita nocturna
animal nocturno
passeio nocturno
escola nocturna
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