anoitecer
dusk; nightfall; to get dark
Advanced Verb
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Pronunciation
/ɐ.noj.te.ˈseɾ/
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Cultural Note
'Anoitecer' is the counterpart to 'amanhecer,' and like its twin, it functions as both verb and noun. In Brazil, near the equator, nightfall happens quickly — the sun can set in minutes, unlike the long twilights of higher latitudes. This rapid transition is captured in the expression 'anoiteceu de repente' (night fell suddenly).
📝 Example Sentences
O anoitecer na praia é espetacular.
Nightfall at the beach is spectacular.
Anoiteceu rápido hoje.
It got dark quickly today.
Ao anoitecer, as luzes da cidade se acendem.
At dusk, the city lights turn on.