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a fechadura
lock
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How do you say fechadura in Portuguese?
How do you pronounce fechadura in Portuguese?
fechadura is pronounced /a feʃaˈduɾɐ/ in Portuguese.
Example sentences
A fechadura antiga estava quebrada, e precisávamos consertá-la urgentemente antes de sair de casa.
The old lock was broken, and we needed to repair it urgently before leaving home.
Comprei uma fechadura nova e moderna para a minha porta, pois a anterior era muito fraca.
I bought a new and modern lock for my door, because the previous one was very weak.
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Why is it feminine?
Fechadura is feminine because it derives from the Latin "fixatura" (a feminine noun meaning "fixing" or "fastening"), which retained the feminine grammatical gender through the suffix "-ura" that typically produces feminine nouns in Portuguese. The word evolved from "fixus" (fixed/closed) through the participial noun form, maintaining its feminine designation across the Romance language family.
What is the Portuguese word for lock?
The Portuguese word for lock is a fechadura — feminine.
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