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a diferença
difference
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How do you say diferença in Portuguese?
How do you pronounce diferença in Portuguese?
diferença is pronounced /a dʒifeˈɾẽsɐ/ in Portuguese.
Example sentences
A diferença grande entre os dois produtos é o preço.
The big difference between the two products is the price.
Essa diferença importante foi finalmente reconhecida por todos.
This important difference was finally recognized by everyone.
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Why is it feminine?
Diferença is feminine because it derives from Latin "differentia," which is a feminine noun ending in "-ia," a productive feminine suffix in Latin that was retained in Portuguese. This "-ia" to "-ça" sound change is typical of how Latin feminine nouns evolved into Portuguese, making words like "diferença," "paciência," and "presença" all feminine.
What is the Portuguese word for difference?
The Portuguese word for difference is a diferença — feminine.
Gender across languages
| Language | Word | Article | Gender |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇮🇹 Italian | differenza | la | feminine |
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