🇵🇹 Portuguese

irmãs

feminine

as irmãs

sisters

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irmãs
/as iʁˈmɐ̃s/
← masculine feminine →

How do you say irmãs in Portuguese?

IPA
/as iʁˈmɐ̃s/

How do you pronounce irmãs in Portuguese?

irmãs is pronounced /as iʁˈmɐ̃s/ 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?

Irmãs 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 sisters?

The Portuguese word for sisters is as irmãs — feminine.

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