🇵🇹 Portuguese

ordem

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feminine

a ordem

order

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ordem
/a ˈɔʁdẽj̃/
← masculine feminine →

How do you say ordem in Portuguese?

IPA
/a ˈɔʁdẽj̃/

How do you pronounce ordem in Portuguese?

ordem is pronounced /a ˈɔʁdẽj̃/ in Portuguese.

Example sentences

A ordem alfabética é importante para organizar os documentos corretamente.

Alphabetical order is important to organize the documents correctly.

A ordem judicial foi clara e obrigatória para todas as partes envolvidas.

The judicial order was clear and binding for all parties involved.

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Why is it feminine?

Ordem is feminine because it derives from Latin "ordinem" (accusative of "ordo"), a third declension masculine noun. In Portuguese, many Latin third declension nouns ending in -em became feminine, particularly those where the nominative singular form ("ordo") ended in -o/-ão and developed feminine endings through sound changes. The -em ending in Portuguese often correlates with feminine nouns, reinforcing this gender assignment.

What is the Portuguese word for order?

The Portuguese word for order is a ordem — feminine.

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