"Tarde" is an adverb in Portuguese meaning the time of day after noon and before evening. It refers to the period typically from around 12 PM to 6 PM, as in the example phrase 'Eu gosto de caminhar no parque à tarde,' which means 'I like to walk in the park in the afternoon.'
The Portuguese word "tarde" comes from the Latin word 'tardus,' meaning slow or late. Originally, it referred to the later part of the day, reflecting the idea of time slowing down as the day progresses. Did you know that this root also gave rise to English words like 'tardy'?
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