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a licença
leave
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How do you say licença in Portuguese?
How do you pronounce licença in Portuguese?
licença is pronounced /a liˈsẽsɐ/ in Portuguese.
Example sentences
A licença maternidade foi aprovada pela empresa.
The maternity leave was approved by the company.
Minha licença médica foi renovada porque o médico considerou necessária.
My medical leave was renewed because the doctor considered it necessary.
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Why is it feminine?
Licença is feminine because it derives from the Latin noun "licentia," which was feminine in gender—a characteristic preserved in Portuguese and other Romance languages. The Latin root itself likely comes from the verb "licere" (to be permitted), and the feminine form of this abstract noun was the standard form used to mean "permission" or "leave."
What is the Portuguese word for leave?
The Portuguese word for leave is a licença — feminine.
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