Accordestantes
as estantes
bookcases
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How do you say estantes in Portuguese?
How do you pronounce estantes in Portuguese?
estantes is pronounced /as isˈtɐ̃tʃis/ in Portuguese.
Example sentences
A estante antiga estava repleta de livros raros e valiosos.
The old bookshelf was full of rare and valuable books.
Aquela estante nova é muito elegante e se encaixa perfeitamente na sala decorada.
That new bookshelf is very elegant and fits perfectly in the decorated room.
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Why is it feminine?
Estantes is feminine. In Portuguese, nouns ending in "-ante" are typically masculine (e.g., "gigante", "comerciante"), but "estante" is an exception and is feminine. It derives from the Latin "stans" (standing), but the feminine gender is an irregular feature of this particular word in Portuguese rather than a result of a productive feminine suffix "-e".
What is the Portuguese word for bookcases?
The Portuguese word for bookcases is as estantes — feminine.
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