🇵🇹 Portuguese

barraca

feminine

a barraca

tent

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barraca
/a baˈʁakɐ/
← masculine feminine →

How do you say barraca in Portuguese?

IPA
/a baˈʁakɐ/

How do you pronounce barraca in Portuguese?

barraca is pronounced /a baˈʁakɐ/ in Portuguese.

Example sentences

A barraca velha foi destruída pela tempestade ontem.

The old tent was destroyed by the storm yesterday.

Aquela barraca colorida na praia vende água gelada e é muito popular.

That colorful booth on the beach sells cold water and is very popular.

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Why is it feminine?

Barraca is feminine in Portuguese. While it may derive from Arabic origins related to tents or huts, the primary reason for its feminine gender in Portuguese is the "-a" ending, which is the most common feminine noun ending in Portuguese. Most Portuguese nouns ending in "-a" are feminine, and this regular pattern is the main factor determining the word's gender in the language.

What is the Portuguese word for tent?

The Portuguese word for tent is a barraca — feminine.

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