A noite
Example: Eu gosto de caminhar na noite tranquila da cidade.
Definition
"A noite" refers to the period of darkness between sunset and sunrise, typically associated with rest, sleep, or nighttime activities. It is the time when the sky is dark and the city or environment is usually quieter, as in the phrase 'Eu gosto de caminhar na noite tranquila da cidade.'
Etymology
"A noite" comes from the Latin word 'nox, noctis,' which also means night. The term evolved through Portuguese to describe the nighttime period. Did you know? The Latin root is related to the English word 'nocturnal,' which describes things active during the night.
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