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a lã
wool
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How do you say lã in Portuguese?
How do you pronounce lã in Portuguese?
lã is pronounced /a ˈlɐ̃/ in Portuguese.
Example sentences
A lã branca e macia foi usada para fazer o suéter mais confortável do inverno.
The white and soft wool was used to make the most comfortable sweater of winter.
Aquela lã pura e importada é a mais procurada pelas tecelãs experientes.
That pure and imported wool is the most sought after by experienced female weavers.
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Why is it feminine?
Lã (wool) is feminine because it derives from Latin "lāna," which was feminine in the second declension. However, the rule's explanation of gender retention is oversimplified. While the -ã ending in Portuguese often signals feminine nouns (as in "maçã"), this is a general pattern rather than a direct consequence of Latin second declension retention. Additionally, "pã" is not a standard Portuguese word; the word for bread is "pão" (masculine), which contradicts the pattern being cited.
What is the Portuguese word for wool?
The Portuguese word for wool is a lã — feminine.
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