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pomeridiano

afternoon (adjective)

adjective poh-meh-ree-DYAH-noh Rare
Time Time of Day

Origin: From Latin post meridiem (after midday), the same root as English 'p.m.'.

Usage Note

Pomeridiano modifies nouns to indicate afternoon timing: le ore pomeridiane (afternoon hours), una riunione pomeridiana (an afternoon meeting). For everyday use, Italians more often say del pomeriggio (una lezione del pomeriggio) rather than the adjective form, which is more formal or literary.

Examples

"La riunione è fissata per le ore pomeridiane."

Natural Translation

The meeting is scheduled for the afternoon hours.

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