Accordmangueira
a mangueira
hose
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How do you say mangueira in Portuguese?
How do you pronounce mangueira in Portuguese?
mangueira is pronounced /a mɐ̃ˈɡejɾɐ/ in Portuguese.
Example sentences
A mangueira velha do jardim estava entupida e precisava ser substituída.
The old hose in the garden was clogged and needed to be replaced.
A mangueira madura que comprei na feira estava deliciosa e suculenta.
The ripe mango that I bought at the market was delicious and juicy.
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Why is it feminine?
Mangueira is feminine because it derives from "manga" (meaning hose or sleeve) with the addition of the Portuguese feminine suffix "-eira". In Portuguese, the "-eira" suffix is consistently feminine when used to form nouns denoting objects, tools, or places associated with an action or concept. This suffix preserves the feminine gender pattern from Latin feminine formations.
What is the Portuguese word for hose?
The Portuguese word for hose is a mangueira — feminine.
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