gerúndio

See also: gerundio

Portuguese

Etymology

From Latin gerundium, from gerundus (“which is to be carried out”), future passive participle (gerundive) of gerō (“carry, bear”).

Pronunciation

 
  • (Brazil) IPA(key): /ʒeˈɾũ.d͡ʒi.u/ [ʒeˈɾũ.d͡ʒɪ.u], (faster pronunciation) /ʒeˈɾũ.d͡ʒju/
    • (Southern Brazil) IPA(key): /ʒeˈɾũ.d͡ʒi.o/ [ʒeˈɾũ.d͡ʒɪ.o], (faster pronunciation) /ʒeˈɾũ.d͡ʒjo/

  • Hyphenation: ge‧rún‧di‧o

Noun

gerúndio m (plural gerúndios)

  1. gerund (verb form functioning as a verbal noun)
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