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o perigo
danger
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How do you say perigo in Portuguese?
How do you pronounce perigo in Portuguese?
perigo is pronounced /u peˈɾiɡu/ in Portuguese.
Example sentences
O perigo iminente foi detectado pelos guardas vigilantes.
The imminent danger was detected by the vigilant guards.
Um perigo potencial existe naquela estrada perigosa.
A potential danger exists on that dangerous road.
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Why is it masculine?
Perigo is masculine. It derives from Latin "periculum" (neuter), but underwent gender shift during the evolution to Portuguese. The -o ending, which became the standard masculine singular marker in Portuguese, contributed to its reanalysis as a masculine noun, a common pattern in Romance language development.
What is the Portuguese word for danger?
The Portuguese word for danger is o perigo — masculine.
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