Accordrodovia
a rodovia
highway
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How do you say rodovia in Portuguese?
How do you pronounce rodovia in Portuguese?
rodovia is pronounced /a ʁodoˈviɐ/ in Portuguese.
Example sentences
A rodovia federal foi completamente reformada este ano.
The federal highway was completely renovated this year.
A rodovia principal estava fechada por causa do acidente grave.
The main highway was closed because of the serious accident.
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Why is it feminine?
Rodovia is feminine because it derives from Latin "via" (road), which is a feminine noun. Portuguese retained the feminine gender from its Latin ancestor. The word is a modern compound combining "roda" (wheel) with "via" (road), and follows the gender of the primary Latin etymon "via."
What is the Portuguese word for highway?
The Portuguese word for highway is a rodovia — feminine.
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