Accordareia
feminine
a areia
sand
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areia
/a aˈɾejɐ/
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How do you say areia in Portuguese?
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/a aˈɾejɐ/
How do you pronounce areia in Portuguese?
areia is pronounced /a aˈɾejɐ/ in Portuguese.
Example sentences
A areia fina da praia é perfeita para as crianças brincarem.
The fine sand of the beach is perfect for children to play in.
A areia molhada é mais compacta e ideal para construir castelos.
The wet sand is more compact and ideal for building castles.
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Why is it feminine?
Areia (sand) is feminine because it descends from Latin "arena," which was feminine in gender, following the first declension pattern (-a ending) typical of feminine nouns in Latin and Romance languages.
What is the Portuguese word for sand?
The Portuguese word for sand is a areia — feminine.
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