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a lei
law
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How do you say lei in Portuguese?
How do you pronounce lei in Portuguese?
lei is pronounced /a ˈlej/ in Portuguese.
Example sentences
A lei brasileira é muito complexa e rigorosa com criminosos.
The Brazilian law is very complex and strict with criminals.
A lei nova foi aprovada rapidamente pelo Congresso Nacional.
The new law was approved quickly by the National Congress.
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Why is it feminine?
Lei is feminine in Portuguese because it derives from Latin "lex, legis" (feminine), which followed the third-declension pattern where words ending in "-x" in nominative were typically feminine. This Latin gender assignment was preserved when the word evolved into Portuguese "lei."
What is the Portuguese word for law?
The Portuguese word for law is a lei — feminine.
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