Accordleis
as leis
laws
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How do you say leis in Portuguese?
How do you pronounce leis in Portuguese?
leis is pronounced /as ˈlejs/ 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?
Leis 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 laws?
The Portuguese word for laws is as leis — feminine.
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