🇵🇹 Portuguese

cercas

feminine

as cercas

fences

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cercas
/as ˈsɛʁkɐs/
← masculine feminine →

How do you say cercas in Portuguese?

IPA
/as ˈsɛʁkɐs/

How do you pronounce cercas in Portuguese?

cercas is pronounced /as ˈsɛʁkɐs/ 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?

Cercas 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 fences?

The Portuguese word for fences is as cercas — feminine.

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