🇵🇹 Portuguese

guias

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masculine

os guias

guides

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guias
/us ˈɡiɐs/
← masculine feminine →

How do you say guias in Portuguese?

IPA
/us ˈɡiɐs/

How do you pronounce guias in Portuguese?

guias is pronounced /us ˈɡiɐs/ in Portuguese.

Example sentences

O guia turístico experiente levou o grupo pela cidade histórica.

The experienced male tour guide led the group through the historic city.

Nosso guia local era um homem muito conhecido e respeitado.

Our local male guide was a very well-known and respected man.

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Why is it masculine?

Guias in Portuguese can be either masculine or feminine depending on context. When referring to a male guide, it is masculine (o guia); when referring to a female guide or a guidebook, it is feminine (a guia). The word derives from Latin "guida," and despite its -a ending typically associated with feminine nouns in Portuguese, it functions as a epicene noun (same form for both genders) or can shift gender based on the referent. The masculine usage is common when the referent is male.

What is the Portuguese word for guides?

The Portuguese word for guides is os guias — masculine.

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