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a luva
glove
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How do you say luva in Portuguese?
How do you pronounce luva in Portuguese?
luva is pronounced /a ˈluvɐ/ in Portuguese.
Example sentences
A luva vermelha que comprei ontem é muito elegante e confortável.
The red glove that I bought yesterday is very elegant and comfortable.
Minha luva favorita está rasgada, então preciso procurar uma nova e bonita.
My favorite glove is torn, so I need to find a new and beautiful one.
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Why is it feminine?
Luva (glove) is feminine because it derives from Latin "lupa" (she-wolf), and retained the feminine gender ending "-a" through the natural evolution from Latin to Portuguese. In Portuguese, nouns ending in "-a" are typically feminine, and this pattern has been consistently maintained from Latin through the Romance languages.
What is the Portuguese word for glove?
The Portuguese word for glove is a luva — feminine.
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