Accordalma
feminine
a alma
soul
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/a ˈawmɐ/
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How do you say alma in Portuguese?
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/a ˈawmɐ/
How do you pronounce alma in Portuguese?
alma is pronounced /a ˈawmɐ/ in Portuguese.
Example sentences
A alma pura de Maria tocou todos os corações.
Maria's pure soul touched everyone's hearts.
Aquela alma perdida e atormentada finalmente encontrou paz.
That lost and tormented soul finally found peace.
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Why is it feminine?
Alma is feminine in Portuguese because it derives from Latin "anima" (feminine), which meant "soul" or "breath" and was grammatically feminine in Latin's first declension patterns. This Latin feminine gender was preserved when the word evolved into Portuguese and other Romance languages.
What is the Portuguese word for soul?
The Portuguese word for soul is a alma — feminine.
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