sunrise

[/ˈsʌnraɪz/]
nounpl: sunrises
nascer do sol
1. the time in the morning when the sun appears above the horizon
We woke up early to watch the sunrise.
Acordamos cedo para ver o nascer do sol.
2. the colors and light visible in the sky at the moment the sun rises
The sunrise painted the sky in shades of orange and pink.
O nascer do sol pintou o céu em tons de laranja e rosa.
3. the beginning or start of something new
This new venture marks the sunrise of our company's growth.
Este novo empreendimento marca o nascer de um novo período de crescimento da empresa.
In Brazilian culture, sunrise holds significant poetic and romantic value, often featured in literature, music, and tourism promotion. Many Brazilians associate sunrise with new beginnings and renewal. In the USA, particularly in urban areas, sunrise watching has become a wellness and mindfulness practice, while in rural regions it remains connected to agricultural traditions.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
dawndaybreakfirst lightaurora
Antonyms / Antônimos
sunsetsundowndusknightfall

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
nascer do sol
most common and standard usage across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
nascer do sol / amanhecer
both terms used interchangeably; 'amanhecer' often preferred in poetry
São Paulo
nascer do sol
standard formal usage, common in business and media
Portugal
nascimento do sol / aurora
'aurora' more commonly used in literary contexts

Related Words

sunmorninghorizondawntwilightsky

Related Idioms & Phrases

crack of dawn - nascer do sol / raiar do dia
rise with the sun - acordar com o nascer do sol
from sunrise to sunset - do nascer ao pôr do sol
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