meia-noite
midnight
Intermediate Noun Feminine
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Pronunciation
/ˈmej.ɐ ˈnoj.tʃi/
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Cultural Note
Midnight holds special cultural significance in Brazil, especially on New Year's Eve (Réveillon), when fireworks erupt across the country at meia-noite. 'Meia' literally means 'half,' so meia-noite is 'half-night.' In telling time, Brazilians use 'meia' to mean 30 minutes (e.g., 'seis e meia' for 6:30).
📝 Example Sentences
À meia-noite, os fogos de artifício começam.
At midnight, the fireworks begin.
O Cinderela teve que sair antes da meia-noite.
Cinderella had to leave before midnight.
Ficamos acordados até depois da meia-noite.
We stayed awake until after midnight.