engenheiro
o engenheiro
engineer
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How do you say engenheiro in Portuguese?
How do you pronounce engenheiro in Portuguese?
engenheiro is pronounced /u ẽʒeˈɲejɾu/ in Portuguese.
Example sentences
O engenheiro experiente foi promovido porque ele apresentou um projeto inovador.
The experienced engineer was promoted because he presented an innovative project.
O engenheiro civil estava ocupado no canteiro de obras quando seu colega o chamou.
The civil engineer was busy at the construction site when his colleague called him.
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Why is it masculine?
Engenheiro is masculine. The word derives from Latin "ingeniarius" (masculine), and the suffix "-eiro" (from Latin "-arius") is a productive masculine noun-forming suffix in Portuguese. Nouns ending in "-eiro" are typically masculine in gender.
What is the Portuguese word for engineer?
The Portuguese word for engineer is o engenheiro — masculine.
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