pôr do sol
sunset
Intermediate Noun Masculine
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Pronunciation
/poɾ du sɔl/
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Cultural Note
Cabo da Roca, the westernmost point of mainland Europe, is famous for its dramatic sunsets over the Atlantic. In Lisbon, miradouros (viewpoints) like São Pedro de Alcântara fill with people at golden hour. The Cape of Sagres in the Algarve was believed by ancient peoples to be where the sun died each night.
📝 Example Sentences
O pôr do sol no Algarve é espetacular.
The sunset in the Algarve is spectacular.
Vamos ver o pôr do sol juntos?
Shall we watch the sunset together?
Fotografei o pôr do sol desde o miradouro.
I photographed the sunset from the viewpoint.