Accordigreja
a igreja
church
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How do you say igreja in Portuguese?
How do you pronounce igreja in Portuguese?
igreja is pronounced /a iˈɡɾeʒɐ/ in Portuguese.
Example sentences
A igreja antiga foi restaurada com cuidado especial.
The old church was restored with special care.
Essa igreja bonita é um patrimônio histórico importante da nossa cidade.
This beautiful church is an important historical heritage of our city.
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Why is it feminine?
Igreja is feminine because it derives from the Latin "ecclesia," which was feminine in gender, and Portuguese retained this grammatical gender from its Latin ancestor. The word ultimately comes from Greek "ekklesia" (assembly), which was also feminine.
What is the Portuguese word for church?
The Portuguese word for church is a igreja — feminine.
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