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o canto
corner
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How do you say canto in Portuguese?
How do you pronounce canto in Portuguese?
canto is pronounced /u ˈkɐ̃tu/ in Portuguese.
Example sentences
O canto clássico exige técnica vocal refinada.
Classical singing requires refined vocal technique.
O canto escuro do corvo assustou o viajante solitário.
The dark song of the raven frightened the solitary traveler.
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Why is it masculine?
Canto is masculine in Portuguese and has two distinct meanings: (1) "singing" or "song" (derived from Latin "cantus", masculine second declension), and (2) "corner" (derived from Latin "cantus" meaning "edge" or "corner", also masculine). Both meanings inherited masculine gender from Latin, where the -us ending of masculine second declension nouns evolved into the -o ending that marks most masculine nouns in modern Portuguese.
What is the Portuguese word for corner?
The Portuguese word for corner is o canto — masculine.
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