Accordcorpo
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masculine
o corpo
body
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corpo
/u ˈkoʁpu/
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How do you say corpo in Portuguese?
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/u ˈkoʁpu/
How do you pronounce corpo in Portuguese?
corpo is pronounced /u ˈkoʁpu/ in Portuguese.
Example sentences
O corpo humano é complexo e fascinante.
The human body is complex and fascinating.
O corpo atlético do jogador impressionou todos os treinadores.
The athlete's muscular body impressed all the coaches.
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Why is it masculine?
Corpo is masculine in Portuguese because it derives from Latin "corpus" (neuter in classical Latin), but when Romance languages evolved, neuter nouns typically shifted to masculine gender, making "corpo" follow the standard masculine pattern in Portuguese.
What is the Portuguese word for body?
The Portuguese word for body is o corpo — masculine.
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