dança
a dança
dance
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How do you say dança in Portuguese?
How do you pronounce dança in Portuguese?
dança is pronounced /a ˈdɐ̃sɐ/ in Portuguese.
Example sentences
A dança tradicional portuguesa é muito elegante e apreciada em todo o mundo.
The traditional Portuguese dance is very elegant and appreciated worldwide.
Essa dança contemporânea foi criada por uma coreógrafa brasileira talentosa.
This contemporary dance was created by a talented Brazilian choreographer.
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Why is it feminine?
Dança is feminine because it derives from Latin "dansa" (from the verb "dansare"), which inherited the feminine gender of Latin first-declension nouns ending in "-a"—a gender pattern that Portuguese has largely preserved for words ending in "-a".
What is the Portuguese word for dance?
The Portuguese word for dance is a dança — feminine.
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