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a cachoeira
waterfall
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How do you say cachoeira in Portuguese?
How do you pronounce cachoeira in Portuguese?
cachoeira is pronounced /a kaʃoˈejɾɐ/ in Portuguese.
Example sentences
A cachoeira grande que visitamos ontem era absolutamente magnífica.
The big waterfall that we visited yesterday was absolutely magnificent.
Essa cachoeira é tão bonita e preservada que merece ser protegida.
This waterfall is so beautiful and well-preserved that it deserves to be protected.
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Why is it feminine?
Cachoeira (waterfall) is feminine because it derives from Latin "catarracta" (a variant of "cataracta"), which was feminine in gender. This grammatical gender was preserved through the evolution of the word into Old Portuguese and modern Portuguese. Additionally, the "-eira" suffix in Portuguese typically denotes feminine nouns, reinforcing the feminine classification of "cachoeira."
What is the Portuguese word for waterfall?
The Portuguese word for waterfall is a cachoeira — feminine.
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