rodovias
as rodovias
highways
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How do you say rodovias in Portuguese?
How do you pronounce rodovias in Portuguese?
rodovias is pronounced /as ʁodoˈviɐs/ 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?
Rodovias 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 highways?
The Portuguese word for highways is as rodovias — feminine.
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