Accordescritor
o escritor
writer
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How do you say escritor in Portuguese?
How do you pronounce escritor in Portuguese?
escritor is pronounced /u iskɾiˈtoʁ/ in Portuguese.
Example sentences
O escritor famoso lançou seu novo livro ontem.
The famous writer (male) launched his new book yesterday.
Um escritor talentoso e dedicado precisa de inspiração constante.
A talented and dedicated writer (male) needs constant inspiration.
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Why is it masculine?
Escritor is masculine because it derives from the Latin "scriptor" (masculine), which comes from "scribere" (to write) and follows the standard Portuguese pattern where agent nouns ending in "-or" are grammatically masculine. This Latin masculine ending was preserved when the word entered Portuguese.
What is the Portuguese word for writer?
The Portuguese word for writer is o escritor — masculine.
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