Portuguese Word of the Day
madrugada
/ma-dru-GA-da/ • noun — 28th of Feb, 2026
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Meaning: dawn / early morning
Examples
- Eu me levantei na madrugada.
(I got up at dawn.) - Ela estudou até a madrugada.
(She studied until the early morning.) - A madrugada é calma.
(The early morning is calm.)
Synonyms
- alvorecer
- amanhecer
Commonly used to refer to the time between midnight and sunrise. Often associated with quietness and reflection.
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