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feminine
a coruja
owl
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coruja
/a koˈɾuʒɐ/
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How do you say coruja in Portuguese?
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/a koˈɾuʒɐ/
How do you pronounce coruja in Portuguese?
coruja is pronounced /a koˈɾuʒɐ/ in Portuguese.
Example sentences
A coruja noturna pousou silenciosamente no galho da árvore.
The nocturnal owl landed silently on the tree branch.
A coruja sábia observava atentamente todos os movimentos da floresta.
The wise owl watched carefully all the movements of the forest.
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Why is it feminine?
Coruja is feminine because it derives from Latin "cucula," which was a feminine noun. Portuguese retained the feminine gender from its Latin ancestor through regular phonetic evolution.
What is the Portuguese word for owl?
The Portuguese word for owl is a coruja — feminine.
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