🇵🇹 Portuguese

princípio

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masculine

o princípio

principle

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princípio
/u pɾĩˈsipiu/
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How do you say princípio in Portuguese?

IPA
/u pɾĩˈsipiu/

How do you pronounce princípio in Portuguese?

princípio is pronounced /u pɾĩˈsipiu/ in Portuguese.

Example sentences

O princípio fundamental do projeto foi estabelecido no primeiro dia.

The fundamental principle of the project was established on the first day.

Um novo princípio científico foi descoberto pelo pesquisador renomado.

A new scientific principle was discovered by the renowned researcher.

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Why is it masculine?

Princípio is masculine. It derives from Latin "principium" (neuter), which became masculine in Portuguese. In Portuguese, many Latin neuter nouns ending in "-ium" developed into masculine forms ending in "-io". The word's etymology relates to "princeps" (meaning first, chief), and it means "principle" or "beginning."

What is the Portuguese word for principle?

The Portuguese word for principle is o princípio — masculine.

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