Accordraiz
a raiz
root
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How do you say raiz in Portuguese?
How do you pronounce raiz in Portuguese?
raiz is pronounced /a ʁaˈis/ in Portuguese.
Example sentences
A raiz quadrada é uma operação matemática muito importante.
The square root is a very important mathematical operation.
A raiz profunda da árvore antiga a mantém firme no solo.
The deep root of the ancient tree keeps it firmly in the ground.
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Why is it feminine?
Raiz is feminine because it derives from Latin "radix" (feminine), which belonged to the third declension where words ending in -ix were typically feminine. This Latin gender was preserved when the word evolved into Portuguese, maintaining its feminine form despite the -z ending that might otherwise suggest masculine gender in modern Portuguese.
What is the Portuguese word for root?
The Portuguese word for root is a raiz — feminine.
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