Portuguese · Time, Numbers & Colors
"Evening" in Portuguese: noite
a noite
Note: early evening: o fim de tarde
Evening in Portuguese is often a noite. Say à noite for in the evening. Early evening can be o fim de tarde before full noite begins.
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How to pronounce noite
Say it
NOY-chee
/ˈnoj.tʃi/
NOY-chee. Soft final e.
"Evening" in Portuguese: quick reference
| Portuguese | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| a noite | the evening / the night Broad time-of-day noun. | Broad time-of-day noun. |
| à noite | in the evening / at night Default time phrase. | Default time phrase. |
| esta noite | this evening / tonight Plans for later today. | Plans for later today. |
| fim de tarde | late afternoon / early evening Before full night. | Before full night. |
| boa noite | good evening / good night Greeting related to noite. | Greeting related to noite. |
How to use noite in real life
- 1Plans
Vamos caminhar à noite na orla?
Shall we walk on the waterfront in the evening?
À noite for timing.
- 2Work schedule
Eu estudo de manhã e trabalho à noite.
I study in the morning and work in the evening.
Routine contrast.
- 3Soft dusk
No começo da noite a praça fica cheia.
At the start of the evening the square fills up.
Começo da noite covers early evening; fim de tarde is related.
Mistakes English speakers make with noite
Incorrect: Na noite eu saio (often less natural).
Correct: À noite eu saio.
À noite is the usual in-the-evening phrase.
Incorrect: O noite está frio.
Correct: A noite está fria.
Noite is feminine: a noite.
Good to know
Portuguese noite covers both evening and night. Context and clock time tell you which English word fits. Fim de tarde is that early evening stretch Brazilians love for walks and beer.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Choosing a showtime
ChatPal
Você prefere o filme à noite?
Do you prefer the movie in the evening?
You
Prefiro. À noite o cinema está mais vazio.
I do. In the evening the cinema is emptier.
ChatPal
Então esta noite às nove?
Then tonight at nine?
You
Fechado. Te vejo à noite na entrada.
Deal. See you in the evening at the entrance.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Evening" in Portuguese
In the evening?
À noite.
Tonight?
Esta noite.
Early evening?
Fim de tarde.
Is noite only night?
It covers evening and night; context decides.
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