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a cana
cane
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How do you say cana in Portuguese?
How do you pronounce cana in Portuguese?
cana is pronounced /a ˈkɐ̃nɐ/ in Portuguese.
Example sentences
A cana velha estava quebrada e precisava ser substituída.
The old reed was broken and needed to be replaced.
A cana lisa e comprida era perfeita para fazer cestos tradicionais.
The smooth and long reed was perfect for making traditional baskets.
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Why is it feminine?
Cana is feminine in Portuguese. While it does descend from Latin "canna" (a reed or tube), the gender classification in Portuguese is primarily determined by the -a ending, which is a productive feminine marker in Portuguese. Most Portuguese nouns ending in -a are feminine, regardless of Latin declension patterns. The -a ending became the standard feminine marker in Portuguese and other Romance languages through regular sound changes from Latin.
What is the Portuguese word for cane?
The Portuguese word for cane is a cana — feminine.
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