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a mãe
mother
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How do you say mãe in Portuguese?
How do you pronounce mãe in Portuguese?
mãe is pronounced /a ˈmɐ̃j̃/ in Portuguese.
Example sentences
A mãe cansada pediu ajuda aos filhos para organizar a casa.
The tired mother asked her children for help to organize the house.
Minha mãe querida sempre foi a pessoa mais importante da minha vida.
My dear mother has always been the most important person in my life.
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Why is it feminine?
Mãe is feminine because it derives from Latin "mater," which was grammatically feminine in Latin's three-gender system. Portuguese inherited this feminine gender classification. The word's meaning (mother) also aligns with its feminine gender through natural association.
What is the Portuguese word for mother?
The Portuguese word for mother is a mãe — feminine.
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