Portuguese · Numbers & Time
Tarde
[/ˈtaʁdʒi/]
Afternoon
Beginnernoun · f
Definition
The time of day from noon to evening.
O período do dia do meio-dia até o anoitecer.
Example
A reunião é de tarde.
The meeting is in the afternoon.
Etymology
'Tarde' is derived from the Latin 'Tardus', indicating lateness, which has evolved into the contemporary meaning of afternoon.
How & Where It’s Used
'Tarde' is used fluidly in both spoken and written language, spanning formal and informal situations in Portuguese-speaking cultures.