Accordescolas
as escolas
schools
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How do you say escolas in Portuguese?
How do you pronounce escolas in Portuguese?
escolas is pronounced /as isˈkɔlɐs/ in Portuguese.
Example sentences
A escola nova foi construída com materiais modernos e sustentáveis.
The new school was built with modern and sustainable materials.
A escola inteira celebrou a formatura das alunas mais dedicadas.
The entire school celebrated the graduation of the most dedicated female students.
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Why is it feminine?
Escolas is feminine because it derives from Latin "schola," which was feminine in gender, a word ultimately borrowed from Greek "scholē" (σχολή); Portuguese retained the feminine gender from its Latin ancestor. This is a straightforward case of gender inheritance rather than an exception, as most Portuguese nouns ending in "-a" are feminine.
What is the Portuguese word for schools?
The Portuguese word for schools is as escolas — feminine.
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