Accordrua
feminine
a rua
street
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rua
/a ˈʁuɐ/
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How do you say rua in Portuguese?
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/a ˈʁuɐ/
How do you pronounce rua in Portuguese?
rua is pronounced /a ˈʁuɐ/ in Portuguese.
Example sentences
A rua principal da cidade é muito movimentada.
The main street of the city is very busy.
A rua estreita estava completamente vazia à noite.
The narrow street was completely empty at night.
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Why is it feminine?
Rua is feminine in Portuguese because it derives from Latin "platea" (feminine), which originally meant a broad street or open space in a city. The word evolved through Vulgar Latin sound changes, eventually becoming "rua," and retained the feminine gender from its Latin ancestor.
What is the Portuguese word for street?
The Portuguese word for street is a rua — feminine.
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