🇵🇹 Portuguese

prova

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feminine

a prova

proof

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prova
/a ˈpɾɔvɐ/
← masculine feminine →

How do you say prova in Portuguese?

IPA
/a ˈpɾɔvɐ/

How do you pronounce prova in Portuguese?

prova is pronounced /a ˈpɾɔvɐ/ in Portuguese.

Example sentences

A prova final foi muito difícil e todos os alunos reclamaram dela.

The final exam was very difficult and all students complained about it.

Esta prova escrita é obrigatória para quem quer passar na disciplina.

This written test is mandatory for anyone who wants to pass the subject.

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Why is it feminine?

Prova is feminine in Portuguese because it derives from Latin "proba" (feminine noun meaning "proof" or "test"), which retained its original feminine gender through the natural evolution of Romance languages from Latin's gendered noun system. The word belongs to the first declension of Latin feminine nouns, which typically became feminine nouns ending in "-a" in Portuguese.

What is the Portuguese word for proof?

The Portuguese word for proof is a prova — feminine.

Gender across languages

LanguageWordArticleGender
🇫🇷 Frenchpreuvelafeminine
🇪🇸 Spanishpruebalafeminine

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