Portuguese · Time, Numbers & Colors
"Midnight" in Portuguese: meia-noite
a meia-noite
Midnight in Portuguese is a meia-noite. Say à meia-noite for at midnight. New Year countdowns use meia-noite constantly.
Party end time
O show termina à meia-noite.Speak with an AI partner · 7 days free
How to pronounce meia-noite
Say it
MAY-ah-NOY-chee
/mej.a-.ˈnoj.tʃi/
MAY-ah-NOY-chee
"Midnight" in Portuguese: quick reference
| Portuguese | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| a meia-noite | midnight Clock time. | Clock time. |
| à meia-noite | at midnight Schedule phrase. | Schedule phrase. |
| depois da meia-noite | after midnight Late plans. | Late plans. |
| perto da meia-noite | around midnight Approximate. | Approximate. |
How to use meia-noite in real life
- 1Party end time
O show termina à meia-noite.
The show ends at midnight.
À meia-noite for at midnight.
- 2Flight
Meu voo é logo depois da meia-noite.
My flight is right after midnight.
Depois da meia-noite.
- 3Quiet house
Já passou da meia-noite e ainda tem luz acesa.
It's past midnight and a light is still on.
Passou da meia-noite.
Mistakes English speakers make with meia-noite
Incorrect: O meia-noite.
Correct: A meia-noite.
Meia-noite is feminine.
Incorrect: Te ligo no midnight.
Correct: Te ligo à meia-noite.
Use meia-noite.
Good to know
Réveillon fireworks explode around meia-noite on Brazilian beaches. Transport and club lines also surge right before midnight on holidays.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Planning New Year's Eve
ChatPal
A gente sobe no terraço antes da meia-noite?
Shall we go up to the terrace before midnight?
You
Sim. Quero estar lá à meia-noite.
Yes. I want to be there at midnight.
ChatPal
Levo champanhe para a meia-noite.
I'll bring champagne for midnight.
You
Perfeito. Nos vemos perto da meia-noite.
Perfect. See you around midnight.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Midnight" in Portuguese
Midnight?
A meia-noite.
At midnight?
À meia-noite.
After midnight?
Depois da meia-noite.
Gender?
Feminine: a meia-noite.
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