Accordtartaruga
a tartaruga
turtle
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How do you say tartaruga in Portuguese?
How do you pronounce tartaruga in Portuguese?
tartaruga is pronounced /a taʁtaˈɾuɡɐ/ in Portuguese.
Example sentences
A tartaruga antiga foi encontrada na praia deserta.
The old turtle was found on the deserted beach.
Uma tartaruga grande e lenta atravessou a estrada perigosa.
A large and slow turtle crossed the dangerous road.
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Why is it feminine?
The Portuguese word "tartaruga" (turtle) is feminine because it derives from Late Latin "tartarūca," which was grammatically feminine, and this gender was preserved through the Romance language evolution. The Latin term itself likely originated from an onomatopoetic or descriptive root, though its ultimate etymology remains uncertain.
What is the Portuguese word for turtle?
The Portuguese word for turtle is a tartaruga — feminine.
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