Learn Portuguese (Portugal): A minha irmã gémea mora em Lisboa.

A minha irmã gémea mora em Lisboa.

My twin sister lives in Lisbon.

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Why is there an A before minha irmã?

In European Portuguese, we usually put a definite article (o or a) before a possessive word like minha (my). Because irmã (sister) is a feminine word, we use a minha irmã.

How would I say "my twin brother" based on this sentence?

You would change the feminine words to masculine: O meu irmão gémeo. The adjective gémea (twin) must agree with the gender of the noun it describes and comes directly after it.

Could I use vive instead of mora here?

Yes! Morar and viver both mean "to live" and are often used interchangeably when talking about where someone resides. Morar specifically means to reside or dwell, while viver is broader and can also mean to be alive. For cities, both are perfectly fine.

Why do we say em Lisboa instead of na Lisboa?