esquina
a esquina
corner
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How do you say esquina in Portuguese?
How do you pronounce esquina in Portuguese?
esquina is pronounced /a isˈkinɐ/ in Portuguese.
Example sentences
A esquina perigosa onde ocorreu o acidente fica perto de minha casa.
The dangerous corner where the accident occurred is near my house.
Encontrei minha amiga na esquina movimentada esperando o ônibus.
I met my friend at the busy corner waiting for the bus.
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Why is it feminine?
Esquina is feminine in Portuguese because it derives from Latin "angulus" through a diminutive form, and many Portuguese nouns ending in "-ina" are feminine by gender convention. The word refers to a corner or angle, and the feminine gender has been preserved in Portuguese.
What is the Portuguese word for corner?
The Portuguese word for corner is a esquina — feminine.
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