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/ˈluɐ/
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A natural body that circles a planet, especially Earth’s moon.
Practice using lua in conversation until it feels natural

Examples

  • A luz da lua entrou no quarto.
    The light of the moon entered the room.
  • Há muitas luas à volta de Júpiter.
    There are many moons around Jupiter.
  • A lua está cheia esta noite.
    The moon is full tonight.
  • A lua apareceu entre as nuvens.
    The moon appeared between the clouds.
  • Vi a lua pela janela.
    I saw the moon through the window.

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Meanings

Natural satellite

noun
nature
neutral
A body that travels around a planet, especially the one visible from Earth at night.

Examples

  • A lua está cheia esta noite.
    The moon is full tonight.
  • Vi a lua pela janela.
    I saw the moon through the window.
  • A lua apareceu entre as nuvens.
    The moon appeared between the clouds.
  • A luz da lua entrou no quarto.
    The light of the moon entered the room.
  • Há muitas luas à volta de Júpiter.
    There are many moons around Jupiter.

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Etymology

From Latin luna, “moon”.

FAQ

What does lua mean?

A natural body that circles a planet, especially Earth’s moon.

Is lua masculine or feminine?

It is a feminine noun.

What is the plural of lua?

The plural is luas.

Why does the lua change shape?

Its visible lit portion changes as it travels around Earth.

How is lua pronounced?

It is pronounced /ˈluɐ/.

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