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a vela
candle
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How do you say vela in Portuguese?
How do you pronounce vela in Portuguese?
vela is pronounced /a ˈvɛlɐ/ in Portuguese.
Example sentences
A vela branca estava rasgada e precisava ser consertada.
The white sail was torn and needed to be repaired.
Aquela vela antiga era muito valiosa para o marinheiro.
That old sail was very valuable to the sailor.
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Why is it feminine?
Vela is feminine in Portuguese. While it does derive from Latin "vela" (plural of "velum", meaning sail), the etymology explanation is incomplete. In Portuguese, "vela" has two primary meanings: "candle" and "sail." The feminine gender is standard for this word in both senses. The transformation from Latin neuter plural to Portuguese feminine singular is a documented pattern in Romance language evolution, where many Latin neuter plurals were reanalyzed as feminine singulars in Portuguese and other Romance languages.
What is the Portuguese word for candle?
The Portuguese word for candle is a vela — feminine.
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