Accordcaranguejo
o caranguejo
crab
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How do you say caranguejo in Portuguese?
How do you pronounce caranguejo in Portuguese?
caranguejo is pronounced /u kaɾɐ̃ˈɡeʒu/ in Portuguese.
Example sentences
O caranguejo vermelho estava escondido debaixo da rocha.
The red crab was hidden under the rock.
Aquele caranguejo grande foi apanhado pelo pescador experiente.
That big crab was caught by the experienced fisherman.
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Why is it masculine?
Caranguejo is masculine. The word is correctly identified as a noun meaning "crab" in Portuguese. It is masculine primarily because it ends in "-o", which is the standard masculine ending for Portuguese nouns. While the word likely derives from Latin, the exact etymological origin is uncertain; the Latin form "carangueius" cited in the original rule cannot be reliably verified in standard etymological sources.
What is the Portuguese word for crab?
The Portuguese word for crab is o caranguejo — masculine.
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