Accordabóbora
a abóbora
pumpkin
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How do you say abóbora in Portuguese?
How do you pronounce abóbora in Portuguese?
abóbora is pronounced /a aˈbɔboɾɐ/ in Portuguese.
Example sentences
A abóbora laranja que colhemos no outono era muito grande e pesada.
The orange pumpkin that we harvested in autumn was very large and heavy.
Esta abóbora redonda e madura foi escolhida especialmente para a sopa.
This round and ripe pumpkin was chosen especially for the soup.
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Why is it feminine?
Abóbora is feminine because it derives from Latin "abóbora" or possibly Tupi origins, and in Portuguese follows the common pattern where nouns ending in -a are typically feminine. The word has been feminine throughout Portuguese history, with the -a ending being a reliable indicator of feminine gender in this case.
What is the Portuguese word for pumpkin?
The Portuguese word for pumpkin is a abóbora — feminine.
Gender across languages
| Language | Word | Article | Gender |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇫🇷 French | citrouille | la | feminine |
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