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feminine
a bola
ball
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/a ˈbɔlɐ/
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How do you say bola in Portuguese?
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/a ˈbɔlɐ/
How do you pronounce bola in Portuguese?
bola is pronounced /a ˈbɔlɐ/ in Portuguese.
Example sentences
A bola vermelha foi perdida no parque.
The red ball was lost in the park.
Essa bola nova é muito bonita e resistente.
This new ball is very beautiful and durable.
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Why is it feminine?
Bola is feminine in Portuguese because it derives from Latin "bulla" (a bubble or rounded object), which was feminine in Latin, and Portuguese retained this grammatical gender through regular sound changes. The Latin feminine ending "-a" naturally became the Portuguese feminine "-a," preserving the original gender classification.
What is the Portuguese word for ball?
The Portuguese word for ball is a bola — feminine.
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