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a torneira
faucet
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How do you say torneira in Portuguese?
How do you pronounce torneira in Portuguese?
torneira is pronounced /a toʁˈnejɾɐ/ in Portuguese.
Example sentences
A torneira quebrada precisa ser consertada imediatamente.
The broken faucet needs to be fixed immediately.
Esta torneira antiga é muito bonita e funcional.
This old faucet is very beautiful and functional.
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Why is it feminine?
Torneira is feminine because it derives from the Latin "tornaria," the feminine form of the adjective "tornarius" (related to "tornare," meaning to turn). In Latin, this term was used for turning tools and lathe work. Portuguese preserved the feminine gender from its Latin etymon, as is typical for words ending in "-a" in Portuguese, which are predominantly feminine.
What is the Portuguese word for faucet?
The Portuguese word for faucet is a torneira — feminine.
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