Spanish Conversation · Level 40
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Spanish word
matinal
Pronunciation
IPA/matiˈnal/
Meaning
- adjectivemorning
Example
La conferencia matinal empieza a las nueve.
The morning conference starts at nine.
More examples
Escucho el programa matinal mientras desayuno.
I listen to the morning show while I have breakfast.
Core concept
Pale sunlight and empty streets in the hour after sunrise.
Common phrases
sesión matinal
morning session
clase matinal
morning class
programa matinal
morning show
Similar words
matutino: Occurs during the morning period and describes events or activities tied to that time.
mañanero: Describes actions or habits done in the morning, especially routine or personal practices.
temprano: Occurs earlier than the usual or expected time, often in the early hours of the day.
Definition in Spanish
Se usa para indicar que algo pertenece o sucede durante la mañana, especialmente en las horas tempranas del día.
Word origin
From Latin matutinus 'of the morning', Spanish matinal uses the adjectival -al to mean belonging to or happening in the early morning.
Usage tips
- Frequent in formal writing, schedules, headlines, and program titles, while everyday speech usually prefers por la mañana or temprano.
Other meanings
- early morningadjective
Opposites
- vespertinoeveningadjective
- nocturnonocturnaladjective
Related words
- matinalmentein the morningadverb