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How do you say nuca in Spanish?
How do you pronounce nuca in Spanish?
nuca is pronounced /la ˈnuka/ in Spanish.
Example sentences
La nuca pálida de la víctima revelaba que había sido golpeada desde atrás.
The pale nape of the victim revealed that she had been hit from behind.
Sintió un escalofrío frío en la nuca cuando escuchó la voz desconocida detrás suyo.
She felt a cold shiver on the back of her neck when she heard the unknown voice behind her.
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Why is it feminine?
Nuca is feminine because it derives from Latin "nucha," which was feminine in origin and retained that gender through Spanish's evolution of Latin nouns. The word ultimately traces back to Arabic "nukha," reflecting the linguistic influences on medieval Spanish.
What is the Spanish word for nape?
The Spanish word for nape is la nuca — feminine.
Gender across languages
| Language | Word | Article | Gender |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇵🇹 Portuguese | nuca | a | feminine |
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