Accordpoeira
a poeira
dust
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How do you say poeira in Portuguese?
How do you pronounce poeira in Portuguese?
poeira is pronounced /a poˈejɾɐ/ in Portuguese.
Example sentences
A poeira fina que entrou pela janela aberta sujou toda a casa.
The fine dust that came in through the open window dirtied the entire house.
Essa poeira espessa é prejudicial à saúde, então limpei-a cuidadosamente.
That thick dust is harmful to health, so I cleaned it carefully.
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Why is it feminine?
Poeira is feminine because it derives from Latin "pulvis" (dust), which evolved through Old Portuguese forms to become "poeira". The feminine ending "-a" is the standard feminine marker in Portuguese. Most Portuguese nouns ending in "-a" are feminine, and "poeira" follows this regular pattern.
What is the Portuguese word for dust?
The Portuguese word for dust is a poeira — feminine.
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