Matinal (en. Morning)

/ma.ti.nal/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
adjective
Pertaining to the morning.
Morning meetings tend to be more productive.
Las reuniones matinales suelen ser más productivas.
Relating to activities carried out in the morning.
I like to do morning exercise.
Me gusta hacer ejercicio matinal.
That happens or develops in the early hours of the day.
The cool morning weather is ideal for going out for a walk.
El matinal clima fresco es ideal para salir a caminar.

Etymology

It comes from the Latin 'matutinalis', which means 'of the morning'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

morning work
A meeting or activity that takes place early in the day.
matinal de trabajo
morning coffee
The coffee consumed in the morning, especially at breakfast.
café matinal
morning exercise
Physical activity performed in the morning.
ejercicio matinal

Related Words

dawn
The time between midnight and dawn.
madrugada
sunrise
Moment when the sun rises and the day begins.
amanecer
wake up
The act of waking up and becoming conscious.
despertar

Slang Meanings

Early rising
Today I had to wake up early to arrive on time to work.
Hoy tuve que hacer un madrugón para llegar a tiempo al trabajo.
Morning briefing
Yesterday there was an important morning news briefing.
Ayer hubo una mañanera de noticias importante.