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o bebê
baby
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How do you say bebê in Portuguese?
How do you pronounce bebê in Portuguese?
bebê is pronounced /u beˈbe/ in Portuguese.
Example sentences
O bebê recém-nascido está dormindo profundamente.
The newborn baby is sleeping deeply. (The masculine article 'o' and masculine adjective 'recém-nascido' agree with 'bebê')
Nosso bebê é muito travesso e precisa de atenção constante.
Our baby is very mischievous and needs constant attention. (The masculine possessive 'nosso' and masculine adjective 'travesso' must agree with the masculine noun 'bebê')
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Why is it masculine?
Bebê is masculine in Portuguese. While it does derive from English "baby" and was adopted in the 20th century, the masculine gender assignment was not primarily influenced by the "-ê" ending pattern. Rather, "bebê" is masculine by convention as established in Portuguese usage, though the exact historical reason for this gender assignment is not definitively documented. It remains a modern loanword without Latin roots.
What is the Portuguese word for baby?
The Portuguese word for baby is o bebê — masculine.
Gender across languages
| Language | Word | Article | Gender |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇫🇷 French | bébé | le | masculine |
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