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noturno

[no-TUR-nu]
adjective/nounmasculinepl: noturnos
nocturnal; nighttime
1. Relating to, occurring at, or active during the night
Owls are nocturnal animals.
As corujas são animais noturnos.
2. A musical composition typically for solo instrument, romantic and dreamy in character
Chopin composed many beautiful nocturnes for piano.
Chopin compôs muitos noturnos bonitos para piano.
3. Working or happening at night
He works the night shift at the hospital.
Ele trabalha no turno noturno do hospital.
Synonyms
nocturnoda noitenoiteirocrepuscular
Antonyms
diurnomatutinovespertino

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
noturno
Standard usage for nighttime or nocturnal
São Paulo
noturno
Common usage in urban contexts for night shifts
Portugal
noturno
Standard usage, also used for evening classes

Related Idioms & Phrases

turno noturno - night shift
aula noturna - evening class
vigilância noturna - night watch/surveillance
vida noturna - nightlife
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