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Carinhos is masculine in Portuguese. The article is os, so the full form is os carinhos ("affections").
MASCULINEcarinhos is the plural of carinho
os carinhos — affections
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How do you pronounce carinhos in Portuguese?
carinhos is pronounced /us kaˈɾĩɲus/ in Portuguese.
Example sentences
O carinho genuíno que ele mostrou foi muito importante para a criança.
The genuine affection that he showed was very important for the child.
Aquele carinho especial que recebi do meu avó nunca vou esquecer.
That special affection that I received from my grandfather I will never forget.
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Why is it masculine?
Carinhos is masculine because it is a diminutive form derived from "caro" (dear one), and the diminutive suffix "-inho" typically preserves or assigns masculine gender in Portuguese. The word literally means "a little dear one" or "affection/fondness" and follows the standard pattern of Portuguese masculine diminutives ending in "-inho".
What is the Portuguese word for affections?
The Portuguese word for affections is os carinhos — masculine.
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