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o interruptor
light switch
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How do you say interruptor in Portuguese?
How do you pronounce interruptor in Portuguese?
interruptor is pronounced /u ĩteʁupˈtoʁ/ in Portuguese.
Example sentences
O interruptor quebrado precisa ser substituído imediatamente porque está perigoso.
The broken switch needs to be replaced immediately because it is dangerous.
Este interruptor novo é muito mais eficiente do que o antigo.
This new switch is much more efficient than the old one.
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Why is it masculine?
Interruptor is masculine in Portuguese because it derives from the Latin agent noun "interruptor" (one who interrupts), which inherited the masculine gender of Latin's -tor suffix used for masculine agent nouns. This gender was preserved when the word was adopted into Portuguese.
What is the Portuguese word for light switch?
The Portuguese word for light switch is o interruptor — masculine.
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