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parte matinal do dia

[PAR-te ma-ti-NAL do DI-a]
noun phrasefemininepl: partes matinais do dia
morning
1. The early part of the day, from sunrise or dawn until noon
The morning is the best time for a walk.
A parte matinal do dia é a melhor hora para um passeio.
2. The period of time in the early hours of the day, typically from 6:00 AM to 12:00 PM
I prefer to exercise in the morning.
Prefiro fazer exercício na parte matinal do dia.
Synonyms
manhãmadrugada (early morning)aurora (dawn)
Antonyms
parte vespertina do diaparte noturna do diatardenoite

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
manhã
Most common and preferred term in Brazilian Portuguese
São Paulo
manhã
Standard usage
Rio de Janeiro
manhã
Standard usage
Portugal
manhã
Standard usage, though 'parte matinal do dia' is more formal or descriptive

Related Idioms & Phrases

de manhã cedo (early in the morning)
pela manhã (in the morning)
bom dia (good morning - greeting)
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