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feminine
a roupa
clothes
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/a ˈʁopɐ/
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How do you say roupa in Portuguese?
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/a ˈʁopɐ/
How do you pronounce roupa in Portuguese?
roupa is pronounced /a ˈʁopɐ/ in Portuguese.
Example sentences
A roupa branca ficou suja no jardim.
The white clothing got dirty in the garden.
Minha roupa nova é muito confortável e elegante.
My new clothing is very comfortable and elegant.
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Why is it feminine?
Roupa is feminine because it descends from Latin "ruppa" (a word of Germanic origin referring to torn cloth or rags), which was feminine in Latin, and this gender was preserved when the word evolved into Portuguese. The feminine ending "-a" reinforced its classification in Portuguese's gendered noun system.
What is the Portuguese word for clothes?
The Portuguese word for clothes is a roupa — feminine.
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