Accordsaúde
a saúde
health
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How do you say saúde in Portuguese?
How do you pronounce saúde in Portuguese?
saúde is pronounced /a saˈudʒi/ in Portuguese.
Example sentences
A saúde pública brasileira é muito importante para o desenvolvimento do país.
Brazilian public health is very important for the country's development.
A saúde mental das pessoas idosas requer atenção especial e cuidados contínuos.
The mental health of elderly people requires special attention and continuous care.
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Why is it feminine?
Saúde is feminine because it derives from Latin "salūtem" (accusative of "salūs"), which was a feminine noun, and Portuguese retained the feminine gender of its Latin ancestor. This feminine classification persisted through the Romance language evolution despite the word's form changing significantly from the Latin original.
What is the Portuguese word for health?
The Portuguese word for health is a saúde — feminine.
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