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a irmã
sister
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How do you say irmã in Portuguese?
How do you pronounce irmã in Portuguese?
irmã is pronounced /a iʁˈmɐ̃/ in Portuguese.
Example sentences
A minha irmã mais velha é muito inteligente e dedicada aos seus estudos.
My older sister is very intelligent and dedicated to her studies.
A irmã dele está grávida e feliz com a notícia do bebê.
His sister is pregnant and happy with the baby news.
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Why is it feminine?
Irmã is feminine because it ends in "-ã", which is a characteristic feminine ending in Portuguese. The word derives from Latin "soror" (sister), and the feminine suffix "-ã" developed from the Latin feminine ending "-a". Portuguese nouns ending in "-ã" are consistently feminine, making this a reliable gender marker for this word.
What is the Portuguese word for sister?
The Portuguese word for sister is a irmã — feminine.
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