🇵🇹 Portuguese

função

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feminine

a função

function

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função
/a fũˈsɐ̃w̃/
← masculine feminine →

How do you say função in Portuguese?

IPA
/a fũˈsɐ̃w̃/

How do you pronounce função in Portuguese?

função is pronounced /a fũˈsɐ̃w̃/ in Portuguese.

Example sentences

A função importante do professor é educar os alunos com dedicação.

The important function of the teacher is to educate students with dedication.

Essa função social é essencial para a comunidade inteira.

This essential social function is vital for the entire community.

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Why is it feminine?

Função is feminine because it derives from the Latin "functio" (nominative), which belonged to the third declension and had feminine gender in Latin, a gender assignment that carried over into Portuguese. The Latin root itself comes from "fungi" (to perform or execute), and third-declension Latin nouns ending in "-tio" were typically feminine, establishing the pattern that persists in modern Portuguese.

What is the Portuguese word for function?

The Portuguese word for function is a função — feminine.

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