leitura
a leitura
reading
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How do you say leitura in Portuguese?
How do you pronounce leitura in Portuguese?
leitura is pronounced /a lejˈtuɾɐ/ in Portuguese.
Example sentences
A leitura obrigatória foi muito interessante e educativa para todos os alunos.
The mandatory reading was very interesting and educational for all students.
Essa leitura clássica permaneceu famosa e influente ao longo dos séculos.
This classic reading remained famous and influential throughout the centuries.
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Why is it feminine?
Leitura is feminine because it derives from the Latin feminine noun "lectura" (the act of reading), which inherited its gender from the feminine suffix "-ura" that typically denotes abstract nouns and actions in Romance languages. This Latin feminine suffix evolved into Portuguese "-ura," maintaining the feminine gender across most words formed with it.
What is the Portuguese word for reading?
The Portuguese word for reading is a leitura — feminine.
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