desordem
a desordem
disorder
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How do you say desordem in Portuguese?
How do you pronounce desordem in Portuguese?
desordem is pronounced /a deˈzɔʁdẽ/ in Portuguese.
Example sentences
A desordem completa na sala deixou a mãe muito frustrada.
The complete disorder in the room left the mother very frustrated.
Essa desordem mental grave afeta muitos pacientes neste hospital.
This serious mental disorder affects many patients in this hospital.
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Why is it feminine?
Desordem is feminine because it derives from Latin "disordinatus" (disordered) and Old French "desordre." In Portuguese, it inherited the feminine gender from Latin feminine nouns ending in "-ine" or similar forms. The word follows the Portuguese pattern where many nouns ending in "-em" are feminine, particularly those inherited from Latin feminine forms. This is a lexical inheritance pattern rather than an exception—Portuguese nouns ending in "-em" are predominantly feminine.
What is the Portuguese word for disorder?
The Portuguese word for disorder is a desordem — feminine.
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