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o girassol
sunflower
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How do you say girassol in Portuguese?
How do you pronounce girassol in Portuguese?
girassol is pronounced /u ʒiɾaˈsɔw/ in Portuguese.
Example sentences
O girassol amarelo está crescendo no jardim da minha avó.
The yellow sunflower is growing in my grandmother's garden.
Este girassol bonito foi plantado no mês passado e já está muito alto.
This beautiful sunflower was planted last month and is already very tall.
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Why is it masculine?
Girassol is masculine because it derives from Latin "sōl" (sun), which is masculine. The word combines "gīrāre" (to turn) + "sōl" (sun), and in Portuguese compound nouns, the gender is typically determined by the final element. Since "sōl" is masculine, "girassol" retained masculine gender.
What is the Portuguese word for sunflower?
The Portuguese word for sunflower is o girassol — masculine.
Gender across languages
| Language | Word | Article | Gender |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇪🇸 Spanish | girasol | el | masculine |
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