Accordalmofada
a almofada
cushion
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How do you say almofada in Portuguese?
How do you pronounce almofada in Portuguese?
almofada is pronounced /a awmoˈfadɐ/ in Portuguese.
Example sentences
A almofada vermelha que comprei ontem é muito confortável e macia.
The red pillow that I bought yesterday is very comfortable and soft.
Essa almofada antiga estava rasgada, então a joguei fora e comprei uma nova.
That old pillow was torn, so I threw it away and bought a new one.
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Why is it feminine?
Almofada is feminine. The word derives from Arabic "al-mikhadda" (the pillow/cushion). In Portuguese, words ending in "-ada" are typically feminine, which reinforced the feminine gender inherited from the Arabic source and maintained in related Romance languages like Spanish "almohada." The suffix "-ada" is a productive feminine marker in Portuguese, contributing to the feminine classification of this loanword.
What is the Portuguese word for cushion?
The Portuguese word for cushion is a almofada — feminine.
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