Accordesperança
a esperança
hope
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How do you say esperança in Portuguese?
How do you pronounce esperança in Portuguese?
esperança is pronounced /a ispeˈɾɐ̃sɐ/ in Portuguese.
Example sentences
A esperança perdida e esquecida nunca retorna.
The lost and forgotten hope never returns. (feminine adjectives 'perdida' and 'esquecida' must agree with feminine noun 'esperança')
Uma esperança nova e brilhante iluminou meu caminho.
A new and bright hope illuminated my path. (feminine adjectives 'nova' and 'brilhante' must agree with feminine noun 'esperança')
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Why is it feminine?
Esperança is feminine because it derives from the Latin "sperantia," a feminine noun formed from the verb "sperare" (to hope) using the feminine suffix "-antia," which became "-ança" in Portuguese, naturally carrying over the feminine gender. This suffix consistently produces feminine nouns in Romance languages, as seen in similar words like "confiança" (confidence) and "abundância" (abundance).
What is the Portuguese word for hope?
The Portuguese word for hope is a esperança — feminine.
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