Portuguese · Nature, Animals & Weather
"Sunset" in Portuguese: pôr do sol
o pôr do sol
Sunset in Portuguese is o pôr do sol. Say Vamos ver o pôr do sol or Chegamos no pôr do sol. Keep the full phrase; sol alone doesn’t count for this entry.
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How to pronounce pôr do sol
Say it
POHR doo sohl
/ˈpoʁ ˈdo ˈsow/
o POHR doo sohl
"Sunset" in Portuguese: quick reference
| Portuguese | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| o pôr do sol | sunset Full phrase. | Full phrase. |
| ver o pôr do sol | to watch the sunset Outing. | Outing. |
| no pôr do sol | at sunset Timing. | Timing. |
| entardecer | dusk / late afternoon Related time. | Related time. |
How to use pôr do sol in real life
- 1Date plan
Vamos subir o mirante para o pôr do sol.
Let’s go up to the lookout for the sunset.
Full phrase.
- 2Boat tour
O passeio termina bem no pôr do sol.
The tour ends right at sunset.
Schedule.
- 3Photo
A luz do pôr do sol ficou dourada na água.
The sunset light turned golden on the water.
Description.
Mistakes English speakers make with pôr do sol
Incorrect: Vamos ver o sunset.
Correct: Vamos ver o pôr do sol.
Use pôr do sol.
Incorrect: O por do sol (missing accent, if you care in formal writing).
Correct: O pôr do sol.
Standard spelling is pôr do sol.
Good to know
Pôr do sol is a social event in Brazilian beach cities — people gather at orlas and mirantes. Tour listings often say sunset em inglês, but locals still say pôr do sol.
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Choosing a rooftop time
ChatPal
Quer chegar antes do pôr do sol?
Want to arrive before sunset?
You
Sim — o melhor ângulo é no pôr do sol.
Yes — the best angle is at sunset.
ChatPal
Então saímos às dezessete para pegar o pôr do sol.
Then we leave at five to catch the sunset.
You
Perfeito.
Perfect.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Sunset" in Portuguese
How do I say sunset?
O pôr do sol.
Watch the sunset?
Ver o pôr do sol.
At sunset?
No pôr do sol.
Sunset vs dusk?
Pôr do sol is sunset; entardecer is late afternoon/dusk.
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