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Lixeiras is feminine in Portuguese. The article is as, so the full form is as lixeiras ("trash cans").
FEMININElixeiras is the plural of lixeira
as lixeiras — trash cans
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How do you say lixeiras in Portuguese?
How do you pronounce lixeiras in Portuguese?
lixeiras is pronounced /as liˈʃejɾɐs/ 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?
Lixeiras 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 cans?
The Portuguese word for trash cans is as lixeiras — feminine.
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