Accordátomo
o átomo
atom
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How do you say átomo in Portuguese?
How do you pronounce átomo in Portuguese?
átomo is pronounced /u ˈatomu/ in Portuguese.
Example sentences
O átomo pequeno foi observado pelo microscópio eletrônico.
The small atom was observed by the electron microscope.
Aquele átomo radioativo é extremamente perigoso e deve ser isolado imediatamente.
That radioactive atom is extremely dangerous and must be isolated immediately.
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Why is it masculine?
Átomo is masculine in Portuguese because it derives from Latin "atomus," which was borrowed from Greek "atomos" (ἄτομος), and Latin nouns ending in "-us" are typically masculine, a pattern preserved in Portuguese. The Greek term itself was grammatically masculine in its original form.
What is the Portuguese word for atom?
The Portuguese word for atom is o átomo — masculine.
Gender across languages
| Language | Word | Article | Gender |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇫🇷 French | atome | l' | masculine |
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