diurno

daytime

adjective DYOOR-noh Rare

Origin: From Latin diurnus (of the day), from dies (day).

Also means

diurnal

Usage Note

Diurno agrees in gender and number: diurna, diurni, diurne. It is mostly a formal or technical adjective contrasted with notturno (nocturnal). Common collocations include orario diurno (daytime hours), turno diurno (day shift), and in zoology/botany animale/fiore diurno.

Examples

"Gli animali diurni sono attivi durante il giorno."

Natural Translation

Diurnal animals are active during the day.

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