Accordedifício
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masculine
o edifício
building
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edifício
/u edʒiˈfisiu/
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How do you say edifício in Portuguese?
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/u edʒiˈfisiu/
How do you pronounce edifício in Portuguese?
edifício is pronounced /u edʒiˈfisiu/ in Portuguese.
Example sentences
O edifício antigo foi restaurado com cuidado especial.
The old building was restored with special care.
Este edifício histórico é muito importante para a cidade.
This historic building is very important for the city.
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Why is it masculine?
Edifício is masculine because it derives from Latin "aedificium," a neuter noun. In Portuguese, Latin neuter nouns ending in -ium regularly shifted to masculine nouns ending in -io, a common pattern in Romance language evolution.
What is the Portuguese word for building?
The Portuguese word for building is o edifício — masculine.
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