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Half-moon
01
meia-lua, lua crescente
the moon when only half of its bright surface can be seen from the earth
Exemplos
During the evening sky, a captivating half-moon hung just above the horizon.
Durante o céu noturno, um meia-lua cativante estava pendurado logo acima do horizonte.
Astronomers pointed their telescopes at the half-moon to study its cratered surface.
Astrônomos apontaram seus telescópios para a meia-lua para estudar sua superfície craterizada.
02
meia-lua, crescente
the time when only half of the moon's lit side is seen from the earth
Exemplos
Beachgoers enjoyed moonlit walks on the sand during the half-moon.
Os frequentadores da praia aproveitaram passeios à luz do lua na areia durante a meia-lua.
Folklore stories often connected mysterious happenings to the time of the half-moon.
Histórias folclóricas frequentemente conectavam acontecimentos misteriosos ao tempo da meia-lua.
03
the crescent-shaped pale area at the base of a human fingernail, also called the lunula
Exemplos
The doctor examined the patient 's half-moons for signs of health issues.
Nail polish covered the half-moon completely.
