a
the (fem. singular)
Advanced Adjective Feminine
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Pronunciation
/ɐ/
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Cultural Note
The feminine article 'a' contracts with prepositions: 'a + a = à' (to the), 'de + a = da' (of the), 'em + a = na' (in the), 'por + a = pela' (by the). The grave accent in 'à' indicates the 'crase' — a contraction of two 'a' sounds. Mastering crase usage is considered one of the hardest aspects of Portuguese grammar.
📝 Example Sentences
A casa é grande.
The house is big.
A vida é bela.
Life is beautiful.
📊 Adjective Forms
| Gender | Form |
|---|---|
| feminine | a |
| masculine | a |
| feminine_plural | as |
| masculine_plural | as |