Accorduso
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masculine
o uso
use
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uso
/u ˈuzu/
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How do you say uso in Portuguese?
IPA
/u ˈuzu/
How do you pronounce uso in Portuguese?
uso is pronounced /u ˈuzu/ in Portuguese.
Example sentences
O uso prolongado deste medicamento é prejudicial à saúde.
The prolonged use of this medication is harmful to health.
O uso excessivo de plástico tornou-se um problema ambiental grave.
The excessive use of plastic has become a serious environmental problem.
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Why is it masculine?
Uso is masculine in Portuguese because it derives from Latin "usus" (masculine), the past participle of "uti" (to use), which naturally retained the masculine gender of its Latin etymon when inherited into Portuguese.
What is the Portuguese word for use?
The Portuguese word for use is o uso — masculine.
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