polias
as polias
pulleys
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How do you say polias in Portuguese?
How do you pronounce polias in Portuguese?
polias is pronounced /as poˈliɐs/ in Portuguese.
Example sentences
A polia velha do elevador quebrou e precisamos substituí-la por uma nova.
The old pulley of the elevator broke and we need to replace it with a new one.
Aquela polia oxidada está causando problemas na máquina porque não foi lubrificada regularmente.
That rusty pulley is causing problems in the machine because it wasn't lubricated regularly.
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Why is it feminine?
Polias is feminine in Portuguese because it derives from Latin "polia" (feminine), which came from Greek "πολία" (polia), a feminine noun referring to a pulley or rotating wheel. The feminine gender was preserved through Romance language evolution, following the pattern of Latin -ia endings that typically remain feminine in Portuguese.
What is the Portuguese word for pulleys?
The Portuguese word for pulleys is as polias — feminine.
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