Quarta-feira de Cinzas
Ash Wednesday
Advanced Noun Feminine
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Pronunciation
/ˈkwaɾ.tɐ ˈfej.ɾɐ dʒi ˈsĩ.zɐʃ/
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Cultural Note
There's a famous Brazilian saying: 'O Brasil só começa depois do Carnaval' (Brazil only starts after Carnival). Ash Wednesday marks this transition from celebration to normal life. While it's a Catholic religious observance, it's culturally significant as the definitive end of the festive season. Many businesses operate on reduced hours.
📝 Example Sentences
Na Quarta-feira de Cinzas, o Carnaval acaba.
On Ash Wednesday, Carnival ends.
Depois da Quarta-feira de Cinzas, começa a Quaresma.
After Ash Wednesday, Lent begins.
Muita gente diz que o ano no Brasil só começa depois da Quarta-feira de Cinzas.
Many people say the year in Brazil only starts after Ash Wednesday.