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usar bem o dia

[u-ZAR bem o DI-a]
verb phrase
to make good use of the day; to use one's time wisely
1. To spend one's day productively and meaningfully; to not waste time and accomplish worthwhile tasks
I tried to use the day well by finishing my project and exercising.
Tentei usar bem o dia terminando meu projeto e fazendo exercício.
2. To take full advantage of daylight hours or available time for beneficial activities
She used the day well by visiting friends and completing her errands.
Ela usou bem o dia visitando amigos e completando seus compromissos.
NYC Slang
make the most of the day; use your time wisely
Synonyms
aproveitar bem o diafazer bom uso do diaaproveitar o temposer produtivo
Antonyms
desperdiçar o diaperder temponão aproveitar o diaser improdutivo

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
usar bem o dia
Standard usage throughout Brazil
São Paulo
usar bem o dia
Common in urban contexts, often used in professional settings
Portugal
aproveitar bem o dia
More commonly used than 'usar bem'; preferred in Portugal

Related Idioms & Phrases

aproveitar a oportunidade
não deixar passar
valer cada minuto
carregar a cruz
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