🇵🇹 Portuguese

barracas

feminine

as barracas

tents

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barracas
/as baˈʁakɐs/
← masculine feminine →

How do you say barracas in Portuguese?

IPA
/as baˈʁakɐs/

How do you pronounce barracas in Portuguese?

barracas is pronounced /as baˈʁakɐs/ 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?

Barracas 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 tents?

The Portuguese word for tents is as barracas — feminine.

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