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la obra
work
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How do you say obra in Spanish?
How do you pronounce obra in Spanish?
obra is pronounced /la ˈoβɾa/ in Spanish.
Example sentences
La obra maestra fue completada por la artista talentosa.
The masterpiece was completed by the talented artist. (feminine 'obra' requires feminine articles and adjectives: la, maestra, talentosa)
Esta obra dramática es considerada la más importante del siglo.
This dramatic work is considered the most important of the century. (feminine 'obra' requires feminine demonstrative and adjective: esta, dramática)
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Why is it feminine?
Obra is feminine because it descends from Latin "opera" (feminine noun meaning "work" or "effort"), which retained its feminine gender through the evolution from Latin to Spanish. The Latin feminine ending "-a" naturally produced feminine nouns in Spanish, making "obra" inherently feminine.
What is the Spanish word for work?
The Spanish word for work is la obra — feminine.
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