Meia-noite
Midnight
Language note: 'Meia' sounds like 'may-uh', combining is 'may-uh noy-te'.
Culture note: In Portugal, ringing in the New Year starts at 'meia-noite' with celebrations.
Context: Her friend suggests also meeting at midnight to watch a meteor shower.
Word-by-Word Breakdown
Meia-noite
[may-a-noy-teh]
Midnight
Twelve o'clock at night.
Cheguei em casa à meia-noite.
I got home at midnight.
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