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a chaleira
kettle
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How do you say chaleira in Portuguese?
How do you pronounce chaleira in Portuguese?
chaleira is pronounced /a ʃaˈlejɾɐ/ in Portuguese.
Example sentences
A chaleira velha derramou água quente no chão da cozinha.
The old kettle spilled hot water on the kitchen floor.
Minha chaleira favorita é azul e muito bonita.
My favorite kettle is blue and very beautiful.
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Why is it feminine?
Chaleira is feminine because it derives from the Latin feminine noun "caldaria" (from "caldus," warm), which retained its feminine gender through Portuguese's Romance language evolution. The "-a" ending also reinforces feminine gender in Portuguese, though the Latin root is the primary historical reason.
What is the Portuguese word for kettle?
The Portuguese word for kettle is a chaleira — feminine.
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