Accordlixeira
a lixeira
trash can
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How do you say lixeira in Portuguese?
How do you pronounce lixeira in Portuguese?
lixeira is pronounced /a liˈʃejɾɐ/ in Portuguese.
Example sentences
A lixeira velha estava completamente cheia de plástico e papel.
The old trash can was completely full of plastic and paper.
Encontrei uma lixeira nova e resistente para colocar na cozinha.
I found a new and sturdy trash can to place in the kitchen.
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Why is it feminine?
Lixeira is feminine because it derives from "lixo" (trash/garbage) with the suffix "-eira" applied. The suffix "-eira" is a highly productive feminine ending in Portuguese that typically denotes a feminine agent noun, object, or container. The feminine gender is directly determined by this productive feminine suffix.
What is the Portuguese word for trash can?
The Portuguese word for trash can is a lixeira — feminine.
Gender across languages
| Language | Word | Article | Gender |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇫🇷 French | poubelle | la | feminine |
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