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a nuvem
cloud
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How do you say nuvem in Portuguese?
How do you pronounce nuvem in Portuguese?
nuvem is pronounced /a ˈnuvẽj̃/ in Portuguese.
Example sentences
A nuvem branca flutuava lentamente pelo céu azul.
The white cloud floated slowly across the blue sky.
Aquela nuvem escura e ameaçadora trouxe chuva torrencial para a região.
That dark and threatening cloud brought torrential rain to the region.
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Why is it feminine?
Nuvem is feminine because it derives from Latin "nubem" (accusative of "nubes"), which was a feminine noun, and Portuguese preserved the feminine gender from its Latin ancestor. This Latin feminine designation was likely based on ancient Indo-European gender patterns, though the specific semantic motivation is unclear.
What is the Portuguese word for cloud?
The Portuguese word for cloud is a nuvem — feminine.
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