matutino

morning

adjective mah-too-TEE-noh Rare

Origin: From Latin matutinus, relating to the goddess Matuta (goddess of dawn).

Usage Note

Matutino describes anything belonging to or characteristic of the morning hours, and agrees in gender and number: ejercicio matutino, rutina matutina. It is a formal or literary synonym for de la mañana; everyday Spanish simply says de la mañana. In journalism el matutino is used as a noun to mean 'morning newspaper', contrasting with el vespertino ('evening newspaper').

Examples

"Disfruta de su café matutino antes del trabajo."

Natural Translation

She enjoys her morning coffee before work.

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