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a balsa
ferry
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How do you say balsa in Portuguese?
How do you pronounce balsa in Portuguese?
balsa is pronounced /a ˈbawsɐ/ in Portuguese.
Example sentences
A balsa velha atravessou o rio com dificuldade.
The old raft crossed the river with difficulty.
Aquela balsa pequena é a mais segura para a travessia.
That small raft is the safest one for the crossing.
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Why is it feminine?
Balsa is feminine in Portuguese. It is a straightforward example of the productive feminine gender pattern in Portuguese: nouns ending in "-a" are typically feminine. While the word has Latin origins (from Latin "balsam"), the gender assignment follows the regular Portuguese rule rather than being an exception. The "-a" ending is the primary gender marker in Portuguese, and "balsa" conforms to this standard pattern.
What is the Portuguese word for ferry?
The Portuguese word for ferry is a balsa — feminine.
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