construção
a construção
construction
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How do you say construção in Portuguese?
How do you pronounce construção in Portuguese?
construção is pronounced /a kõstɾuˈsɐ̃w̃/ in Portuguese.
Example sentences
A construção nova foi concluída no mês passado.
The new construction was completed last month.
A construção daquele prédio histórico é absolutamente impressionante.
The construction of that historic building is absolutely impressive.
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Why is it feminine?
Construção is feminine because it derives from the Latin "constructio" (feminine noun ending in -tio), and Portuguese inherited this gender classification when the -tio ending evolved into the feminine -ção suffix. The -ção ending in Portuguese consistently marks feminine nouns, preserving the gender pattern from its Latin feminine origins.
What is the Portuguese word for construction?
The Portuguese word for construction is a construção — feminine.
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