🇵🇹 Portuguese

crachás

masculine

os crachás

badges

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crachás
/us kɾaˈʃas/
← masculine feminine →

How do you say crachás in Portuguese?

IPA
/us kɾaˈʃas/

How do you pronounce crachás in Portuguese?

crachás is pronounced /us kɾaˈʃas/ in Portuguese.

Example sentences

O crachá novo que recebi no trabalho tem um código de barras especial.

The new badge that I received at work has a special barcode.

Meu crachá antigo estava perdido, então o gerente me deu um crachá temporário até encontrá-lo.

My old badge was lost, so the manager gave me a temporary badge until we found it.

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Why is it masculine?

Crachás is masculine in Portuguese. While the word does relate to badges or insignia, the etymology connecting it to French "crachat" (spit/spittle) is not supported. The actual origin is uncertain, though it may derive from English "crotch" or other sources. The word is masculine in Portuguese, but the stated etymological explanation and the connection to the meaning of "spit" are not accurate.

What is the Portuguese word for badges?

The Portuguese word for badges is os crachás — masculine.

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