Accordsabonete
o sabonete
soap
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How do you say sabonete in Portuguese?
How do you pronounce sabonete in Portuguese?
sabonete is pronounced /u saboˈnetʃi/ in Portuguese.
Example sentences
O sabonete novo que comprei é muito perfumado e deixa a pele macia.
The new soap that I bought is very fragrant and leaves the skin soft.
Esse sabonete antisséptico é recomendado pelo dermatologista para peles sensíveis.
This antiseptic soap is recommended by the dermatologist for sensitive skin.
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Why is it masculine?
Sabonete is masculine because it derives from Latin "sapo" (soap), which was a masculine noun, and the Portuguese diminutive suffix "-ete" preserves that grammatical gender. The word literally means "little soap," retaining the masculine gender of its root despite the diminutive form.
What is the Portuguese word for soap?
The Portuguese word for soap is o sabonete — masculine.
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