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a cerca
fence
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How do you say cerca in Portuguese?
How do you pronounce cerca in Portuguese?
cerca is pronounced /a ˈsɛʁkɐ/ in Portuguese.
Example sentences
A cerca velha ao redor da propriedade foi finalmente reparada.
The old fence around the property was finally repaired.
Uma cerca nova e resistente foi instalada para proteger os animais.
A new and sturdy fence was installed to protect the animals.
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Why is it feminine?
Cerca is feminine in Portuguese. While it does derive from Latin and is related to the concept of enclosure, the etymological explanation is imprecise. "Cerca" comes from Latin "circa" (feminine), which meant "enclosure" or "fence," and is related to "circum" (around). The word retained its feminine gender from its Latin origins as it evolved into the Portuguese noun meaning "fence" or "enclosure."
What is the Portuguese word for fence?
The Portuguese word for fence is a cerca — feminine.
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