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a falta
lack
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How do you say falta in Portuguese?
How do you pronounce falta in Portuguese?
falta is pronounced /a ˈfawtɐ/ in Portuguese.
Example sentences
A falta grave de respeito causou uma reação negativa na comunidade.
The serious lack of respect caused a negative reaction in the community.
A falta total de experiência deixou a candidata insegura durante a entrevista.
The total lack of experience left the candidate insecure during the interview.
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Why is it feminine?
Falta is feminine because it derives from Latin "falta," which comes from the feminine past participle of "fallere" (to fail/lack). In Vulgar Latin, this participle form evolved into a noun meaning "lack" or "failure," retaining its feminine gender. The feminine -a ending in Portuguese reinforces and preserves this inherited gender from Latin through the Romance language evolution.
What is the Portuguese word for lack?
The Portuguese word for lack is a falta — feminine.
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