Meaning
daytime, diurnal
- relating to or occurring during the daytime
- active during the day rather than at night (of animals)
In a sentence
La tariffa diurna del parcheggio è più economica di quella notturna.
The daytime parking rate is cheaper than the nighttime one.
Molti rapaci sono animali diurni e cacciano durante la mattina.
Many birds of prey are diurnal animals and hunt during the morning.
Non sono previsti treni diurni per quella tratta montuosa.
No daytime trains are scheduled for that mountain route.
Word forms (4)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| diurno | masculine · singular |
| diurna | feminine · singular |
| diurni | masculine · plural |
| diurne | feminine · plural |
Usage notes
- Contrasts with 'notturno' (night-time, nocturnal).