bípede

/ˈbi.pɨ.dɨ/

//ˈbi.pɨ.dɨ// adj

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The verdict

“bípede” is uncommon Portuguese (frequency #73,781 among 2,073 “B” headwords), classed as an adjective. The kind of spelling people second-guess.

#73,781
frequency rank, Portuguese
2,073
“B” headwords

According to Wiktionary data (CC BY-SA, analyzed May 6, 2026) - que tem dois membros (diz-se de vertebrado)

Key facts for bípede
PropertyValue
Headwordbípede
LanguagePortuguese
Part of speechAdjective
IPA/ˈbi.pɨ.dɨ/
Letters6
Frequency rank#73,781
Misspellings tracked0
Confusable pairs0
SourceWiktionary (kaikki.org)

Where “bípede” sits in Portuguese frequency

Every-word frequency runs from the handful of words we use constantly (left) to the long tail used once in a blue moon (right). bípede lands here:

#1#100#1K#10K#100K
← used constantlyrarely used →

Scale is logarithmic (each tick is 10× rarer). Source: FrequencyWords open word-frequency list.

Rare enough to double-check

bípede is uncommon Portuguese at frequency #73,781 among 2,073 “B” headwords, classed as anadjective, transcribed /ˈbi.pɨ.dɨ/. Rarity is why readers land here mid-draft. 2 senses are on record.

bípede has no tracked misspelling variants, suggesting the orthography follows predictable Portuguese patterns. This headword has no recorded confusable partner, which usually means its spelling is distinct enough that readers don't reach for a similar-looking word instead.

No documented word history exists for this headword, so its spelling is best explained by sound-to-letter mapping rather than etymology. The correct Portuguese form is bípede, spelled B-Í-P-E-D-E.

Definition

  1. 1
    que tem dois membros (diz-se de vertebrado)
  2. 2
    que anda em dois pés

Synonyms

dípode

Definitions, pronunciation, and etymology for this entry are drawn from Wiktionary via the kaikki.org structured extract (CC BY-SA); frequency ordering uses the FrequencyWords open word-frequency list (2018 Portuguese corpus, MIT). See the methodology for how each field is sourced and updated.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do you spell "bípede"?
"bípede" is spelled B-Í-P-E-D-E. The IPA pronunciation is /ˈbi.pɨ.dɨ/.
What does "bípede" mean?
As an adjective, "bípede" means: que tem dois membros (diz-se de vertebrado)
How do you pronounce "bípede"?
The IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet) transcription for "bípede" is /ˈbi.pɨ.dɨ/. Click the speaker icon on the pronunciation badge above to hear it spoken aloud where audio is available.
What language does "bípede" come from?
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Using “bípede”

The practical upshot for anyone who landed here from a spell-check.

  • The one correct Portuguese spelling is B-Í-P-E-D-E - every other letter order is a misspelling in standard orthography.
  • Say it as /ˈbi.pɨ.dɨ/ (IPA); tap the speaker on the pronunciation badge to hear it where audio exists.
  • Browse more Portuguese words and confusable pairs in the same reference. Portuguese words

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Data Source

Wiktionary (via kaikki.org), licensed under CC BY-SA & GFDL. Word ordering uses an open word-frequency list; misspelling variants are generated by edit-distance from the correct headword.

Source: Wiktionary (via kaikki.org) Structured Wiktionary extract

Source: FrequencyWords open word-frequency list