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o giz
chalk
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How do you say giz in Portuguese?
How do you pronounce giz in Portuguese?
giz is pronounced /u ˈʒis/ in Portuguese.
Example sentences
O giz branco quebrou quando a professora o deixou cair no chão.
The white chalk broke when the teacher dropped it on the floor.
Aquele giz azul é o único que temos para escrever no quadro negro.
That blue chalk is the only one we have to write on the blackboard.
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Why is it masculine?
Giz is a standard Portuguese noun meaning "chalk". It is masculine (o giz). The word comes from French "guise" or possibly from Latin "gypsum", and follows the standard Portuguese pattern where words ending in consonants are typically masculine.
What is the Portuguese word for chalk?
The Portuguese word for chalk is o giz — masculine.
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