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How do you say canas in Portuguese?
How do you pronounce canas in Portuguese?
canas is pronounced /as ˈkɐ̃nɐs/ 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?
Canas 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 canes?
The Portuguese word for canes is as canas — feminine.
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