Partes do Dia: De Manhã, À Noite, No Fim de Semana
in the morning, at night e on the weekend é a chave para falar da sua rotina. Pense neles como etiquetas: in para períodos longos, at para a noite e on para o fim de semana.
Grammar Rule in 30 Seconds
Use 'in the' for morning, afternoon, and evening, but 'at' for night and 'on' for weekends.
- Use 'in the' for long parts of the day: 'In the morning'.
- Use 'at' for the end of the day: 'At night'.
- Use 'on' for the weekend in American English: 'On the weekend'.
Overview
in, at e on quando falamos sobre as partes do dia e o fim de semana.de manhã, à tarde ou no fim de semanaquase que automaticamente. No entanto, no inglês, essas pequenas palavras — as preposições — funcionam como etiquetas precisas que organizam o seu discurso.
I will call you in the morning indica um período amplo, enquanto I will call you at 10 AM foca em um momento exato.de, «à» ou no/na. No inglês, a lógica é um pouco mais segmentada. Pense nas preposições como categorias de caixas de tempo.In para Períodos de Longa Duração (Os Recipientes):in para os três principais blocos do dia: the morning, the afternoon e the evening. A lógica aqui é que esses períodos são vistos como recipientes de tempo. Você está *dentro* daquele período.- Em português, dizemos:
Eu trabalho de manhã
. - Em inglês, pensamos:
Eu trabalho *dentro da* manhã
→I work in the morning.
in é usada para períodos longos como meses, estações e anos. É uma forma de dizer que algo acontece em algum momento dentro daquele espaço de tempo.At para Pontos Específicos ou Períodos Fixos:at é a preposição da precisão. Usamos at para horas exatas (at 5 PM), mas há uma exceção clássica que todo brasileiro precisa memorizar: at night.The stars shine at night.(As estrelas brilham à noite).
On para Dias Específicos:on é que ele adora dias de semana. Se tem a palavra day ou se refere a um dia específico do calendário, usamos on. Como o the weekend (fim de semana) é composto por dias específicos (sábado e domingo), ele entra nessa categoria no inglês americano.In | In the morning | De manhã / Na manhã |At | At night | À noite |On | On the weekend | No fim de semana |de manhã e não na manhã), o inglês exige atenção ao artigo definido the.- 1
In+the+ Período do dia
In the morning(De manhã / Pela manhã)In the afternoon(À tarde / Pela tarde)In the evening(À noitinha / No começo da noite)
- 1
At+ Período (Sem artigothepara uso geral)
At night(À noite)
at the night para falar de rotina. É apenas at night.*- 1
On+the+ Weekend
On the weekend(No fim de semana)
In the morning | I drink coffee in the morning. |In the afternoon | I have a meeting in the afternoon. |In the evening | I watch TV in the evening. |At night | I sleep at night. |On the weekend | I rest on the weekend. |Evening e Night:noite. Em inglês:Eveningé aquela noite em que você ainda está ativo, jantando, saindo com amigos ou chegando em casa do trabalho (geralmente das 18h às 21h/22h). Por isso usamosin the evening.Nighté o período mais tardio, quando a maioria das pessoas está dormindo ou quando nos referimos à escuridão total. Por isso usamosat night.
I go to the gym in the morning.(Eu vou à academia de manhã).I check my emails in the afternoon.(Eu verifico meus e-mails à tarde).I study English in the evening.(Eu estudo inglês à noite/noitinha).
Can we talk in the afternoon?(Podemos conversar à tarde?)Let's go to the bar on the weekend.(Vamos ao bar no fim de semana).The party starts at night.(A festa começa à noite).
The iFood arrives in the evening.(O iFood chega à noite).The Uber is more expensive at night.(O Uber é mais caro à noite).The supermarket is busy on the weekend.(O supermercado fica cheio no fim de semana).
It is very hot in the afternoon.(Faz muito calor à tarde).The city is quiet at night.(A cidade é silenciosa à noite).
In the night para rotinas:na noite ou de noite, o aluno tende a traduzir literalmente para in the night.- Errado:
I sleep in the night. - Correto:
I sleep at night.
night.the:in morning ou in afternoon.- Errado:
I work in morning. - Correto:
I work in the morning.
de manhã não tem artigo definido aparente, então esquecemos de colocar o the no inglês.In the weekend:no fim de semana(em + o), a tendência é usar
in.- Errado:
I travel in the weekend. - Correto:
I travel on the weekend.
on é obrigatório para dias e datas específicas no inglês americano, e o fim de semana é tratado como tal.Evening com Night na chegada:Good night, você está se despedindo!- Dica: Use
Good eveningao chegar eGood nightao ir embora ou antes de dormir. Lembre-se:in the eveningpara o tempo social,at nightpara o tempo do sono.
de e o no/na.In | In the morning | I exercise in the morning. |In | In the afternoon | I work in the afternoon. |In | In the evening | I cook in the evening. |At | At night | I dream at night. |On | On the weekend | I relax on the weekend. |On | On Monday | I start on Monday. |at the weekend. Já no inglês americano (o que mais ouvimos em filmes e séries no Brasil), o padrão é on the weekend. Ambos estão corretos, mas o on é mais comum nas Américas.in the night em algum momento?In the night é usado para algo que acontece *durante* uma noite específica, geralmente algo inesperado. Exemplo: I woke up in the night because of a noise. (Eu acordei durante a noite por causa de um barulho). Para rotinas e hábitos, use sempre at night.morning usa in the e night usa at?on the weekend e on weekends?On the weekend geralmente se refere ao próximo fim de semana ou a um fim de semana específico. On weekends (no plural e sem o the) refere-se a todos os fins de semana, como um hábito.I will travel on the weekend.(Vou viajar neste fim de semana).I play soccer on weekends.(Eu jogo futebol aos fins de semana).
hoje de manhã ou amanhã à tarde?- Correto:
this morning(hoje de manhã),tomorrow afternoon(amanhã à tarde),yesterday evening(ontem à noitinha). - Evite:
in this morning(está incorreto).
weekend. Tranquilo!Standard Prepositional Phrases for Time
| Preposition | Article | Time Period | Example |
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In
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the
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morning
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In the morning
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In
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the
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afternoon
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In the afternoon
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In
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the
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evening
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In the evening
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At
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(none)
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night
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At night
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On
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the
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weekend
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On the weekend (US)
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At
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the
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weekend
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At the weekend (UK)
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Meanings
These are fixed phrases used to describe when an action happens during the 24-hour cycle or the week.
General Daily Periods
Using 'in the' to describe the three main blocks of the day.
“I study in the afternoon.”
“She works in the evening.”
Nighttime
Using 'at' to describe the period of darkness or sleep.
“I sleep at night.”
“The stars shine at night.”
The Weekend
Using 'on' to describe Saturday and Sunday.
“I relax on the weekend.”
“We go to the park on the weekend.”
Reference Table
| Parte do Dia | Preposição | Exemplo |
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Manhã
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in the
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I drink coffee in the morning.
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Tarde
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in the
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Let's meet in the afternoon.
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Noite (cedo)
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in the
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She studies in the evening.
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Noite (tarde)
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at
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We watch movies at night.
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Fim de semana
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on the
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What are your plans on the weekend?
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Manhã específica
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on
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I have a meeting on Monday morning.
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Durante a noite
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in the
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I heard a noise in the night.
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Espectro de formalidade
I shall attend to the matter in the morning. (work task)
I will do it in the morning. (work task)
I'll do it in the morning. (work task)
Doing it AM. (work task)
Preposições para Partes do Dia
IN THE...
- Morning De manhã
- Afternoon À tarde
- Evening À noite (cedo)
AT...
- Night À noite
- 10 PM Às 22h
ON THE...
- Weekend No fim de semana
- Monday Na segunda-feira
Preposições por Período
Escolhendo a Preposição Certa
É 'morning', 'afternoon' ou 'evening'?
É 'night'?
É 'weekend'?
Zonas de Tempo Diárias
Do amanhecer ao meio-dia
- • in the morning
Do meio-dia ao pôr do sol
- • in the afternoon
- • in the evening
Do pôr do sol ao amanhecer
- • at night
Dias de folga
- • on the weekend
Exemplos por nível
I drink milk in the morning.
I drink milk in the morning.
She plays in the afternoon.
She plays in the afternoon.
They sleep at night.
They sleep at night.
I see you on the weekend.
I see you on the weekend.
Do you go to the gym in the evening?
Do you go to the gym in the evening?
It is very quiet at night.
It is very quiet at night.
We don't work on the weekend.
We don't work on the weekend.
I usually wake up early in the morning.
I usually wake up early in the morning.
I'll finish the report in the afternoon.
I'll finish the report in the afternoon.
The owls are very active at night.
The owls are very active at night.
What are you doing on the weekend?
What are you doing on the weekend?
I prefer reading in the evening when it's quiet.
I prefer reading in the evening when it's quiet.
The city looks beautiful in the evening light.
The city looks beautiful in the evening light.
He often works late at night to meet deadlines.
He often works late at night to meet deadlines.
We are planning a trip on the weekend.
We are planning a trip on the weekend.
In the morning, the fog usually clears by ten.
In the morning, the fog usually clears by ten.
The atmosphere shifts palpably in the evening.
The atmosphere shifts palpably in the evening.
Strange things happen in the middle of the night.
Strange things happen in the middle of the night.
I find myself most productive in the morning hours.
I find myself most productive in the morning hours.
The museum is particularly crowded on the weekend.
The museum is particularly crowded on the weekend.
One's resolve often wavers at night.
One's resolve often wavers at night.
The shadows lengthen in the evening, casting a somber mood.
The shadows lengthen in the evening, casting a somber mood.
The quietude found in the morning is unparalleled.
The quietude found in the morning is unparalleled.
The policy will be reviewed on the weekend to ensure compliance.
The policy will be reviewed on the weekend to ensure compliance.
Fácil de confundir
Learners don't know when to use 'the'.
Mixing prepositions when combining them.
Not knowing when evening ends and night begins.
Erros comuns
I sleep in the night.
I sleep at night.
In morning I drink coffee.
In the morning I drink coffee.
I play in weekend.
I play on the weekend.
At the afternoon I study.
In the afternoon I study.
I see you in Monday morning.
I see you on Monday morning.
She works at the night.
She works at night.
I am busy in the weekend.
I am busy on the weekend.
I woke up at the night.
I woke up in the night.
On the morning of Friday...
On Friday morning...
I'll be there in the night.
I'll be there at night.
In the weekend's duration...
Over the weekend...
Padrões de frases
I ___ in the morning.
Do you ___ on the weekend?
It is ___ at night.
She usually ___ in the afternoon.
We met ___ in the evening.
Real World Usage
See u in the afternoon!
I will send the files in the morning.
Best vibes in the evening.
We have an opening on the weekend.
Arrive at the hotel at night.
Are you available to work in the evening?
Rain expected in the afternoon.
We are fully booked on the weekend.
Pense nisso como um padrão
I study in the afternoon.
Não esqueça do 'the'!
I exercise in the morning.
Pratique com a sua rotina
I go to the park on the weekend.
Inglês Britânico vs. Americano
See you at the weekend.
Night vs. Evening
I watch TV in the evening.
Smart Tips
Remember: 'In' needs 'the', but 'At' (for night) does not.
The day is the boss! Always use 'on' if a day (Monday, Tuesday) is present.
If you are still awake and active, it's 'evening'. If you are sleeping or it's very dark, it's 'night'.
Mirror their 'weekend' preposition. 'At' for UK, 'On' for US.
Pronúncia
Linking 'In the'
The 'n' in 'in' often slides into 'the'.
Stress on Time
Stress the time word (morning), not the preposition.
Rising on questions
Do you work at NIGHT? ↗
Asking for confirmation.
Memorize
Mnemônico
In the light (morning/afternoon/evening), At the night (just 'at night').
Associação visual
Imagine a large box labeled 'IN' containing a sun rising, a high sun, and a setting sun. Then imagine a small dot labeled 'AT' with a moon.
Rhyme
In the morning, afternoon, and evening too / At night is what the sleepy people do.
Story
I wake up 'in the' morning box, work 'in the' afternoon box, and relax 'in the' evening box. But when the stars come out, I stand 'at' the point of night.
Word Web
Desafio
Write down three things you do: one in the morning, one at night, and one on the weekend.
Notas culturais
Americans almost exclusively use 'on the weekend'.
British speakers frequently use 'at the weekend'.
In international business, 'in the morning' usually refers to 9 AM - 12 PM.
The use of 'in' for day parts comes from the Old English 'on' or 'in' meaning 'during'.
Iniciadores de conversa
What do you usually do in the morning?
Do you prefer working at night or in the morning?
What are your plans on the weekend?
Is it safe to walk in your city at night?
How does your routine change on the weekend?
Temas para diário
Erros comuns
Test Yourself
I like to read books ___ the evening.
Escolha a frase correta:
Find and fix the mistake:
They often go shopping in weekend.
Traduza para o inglês: 'Eu vou dormir à noite.'
Answer starts with: ["I...
Score: /4
Exercicios praticos
8 exercisesI drink coffee ___ the morning.
Select the natural English sentence.
Find and fix the mistake:
I go to the park in the weekend.
evening / the / in / study / I
1. Morning, 2. Night, 3. Weekend
You should say 'at the morning'.
A: When do you exercise? B: I exercise ___ the afternoon.
Create the sentence.
Score: /8
Practice Bank
12 exercisesI usually exercise ___ the morning.
Do you work in night?
Escolha a frase correta:
Traduza: 'Ela assiste filmes à noite (no início da noite).'
Coloque as palavras em ordem:
Combine as expressões com as preposições:
They play football ___ the afternoon.
I like to jog on night.
Qual é a correta?
Traduza: 'Você está livre no fim de semana?'
Ordene a pergunta:
The kids often play outside ___ the afternoon.
Score: /12
Perguntas frequentes (8)
It's a historical exception. 'Morning' is seen as a duration (a box of time), while 'night' was historically seen as a single point in time.
Yes, but only for specific events, like 'I heard a noise in the night.' For habits, always use 'at night'.
Both are correct. 'On' is American; 'At' is British. Use the one that matches the dialect you are learning.
No. We say 'at night', not 'at the night', unless we are talking about one specific night.
Use 'at'. 'At noon'.
Use 'on'. 'On Monday morning'. The day of the week always takes 'on'.
Not quite. 'Evening' is usually before you go to bed (5 PM - 9 PM). 'Night' is when you sleep or when it is very late.
No, say 'on weekends' (plural) or 'on the weekend' (singular).
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In Other Languages
por la mañana / en la mañana
Spanish uses the same preposition for night (por la noche), but English switches to 'at'.
le matin / le soir
English requires the preposition 'in' or 'at'.
am Morgen / in der Nacht
English and German prepositions for night and morning are almost exactly swapped!
asa ni (朝に)
English has three different prepositions (in/at/on) where Japanese mostly uses one.
fi al-sabah (في الصباح)
Arabic also uses 'fi' for night, whereas English switches to 'at'.
zǎoshàng (早上)
English requires a prepositional phrase; Chinese just uses the word.
