Semitic in Portuguese

Semitic in Portuguese is semita, semítico — Semitic means belonging to a family of related languages of the Middle East and North Africa that includes Arabic, Hebrew, Amharic, Aramaic and ancient Akkadian and Phoenician.

Semitic in Portuguese

semita

adj

Of or pertaining to the Semites; of or pertaining to one or more Semitic peoples.

semítico

adj

Of or pertaining to the Semites; of or pertaining to one or more Semitic peoples.

semítico

proper noun

The Semitic languages in general.

What does "Semitic" mean?

adjective Belonging to a family of related languages of the Middle East and North Africa that includes Arabic, Hebrew, Amharic, Aramaic and ancient Akkadian and Phoenician.
"Arabic and Hebrew share a Semitic root system of three consonants."
adjective Relating to the peoples who speak or historically spoke those languages, or to their cultures.
"The excavation uncovered inscriptions in an early Semitic script."
noun The Semitic branch of the Afroasiatic language family, or a language belonging to it.
"Maltese is the only Semitic language written in the Latin alphabet."

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Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

Semitic in a sentence

Arabic and Hebrew share a Semitic root system of three consonants.
Akkadian is the earliest attested Semitic language.
The excavation uncovered inscriptions in an early Semitic script.
Maltese is the only Semitic language written in the Latin alphabet.

Common Portuguese translations

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Frequently asked questions

What is "Semitic" in Portuguese?

"Semitic" in Portuguese is semita, semítico. Semitic means: Belonging to a family of related languages of the Middle East and North Africa that includes Arabic, Hebrew, Amharic, Aramaic and ancient Akkadian and Phoenician.

How do you use "Semitic" in a sentence?

Example: "Arabic and Hebrew share a Semitic root system of three consonants." In Portuguese, "Semitic" is semita, semítico.

Are there other ways to say "Semitic" in Portuguese?

Yes — Portuguese has 2 translations listed for "Semitic": semita, semítico.

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