bode

/ˈbɔ.dɨ/

//ˈbɔ.dɨ// noun

The verdict

“bode” has 5 generated spelling variants in the Portuguese index at frequency #13,898. The variants make it a useful spelling check.

#13,898
frequency rank, Portuguese
2,073
“B” headwords
5
tracked misspellings
20
confusable pairs

According to Wiktionary data (CC BY-SA, analyzed May 6, 2026) - o macho da cabra (Capra aegagrus hircus).

Corpus desk

Index PT-bode · bode · Portuguese

bode · rank #13,898 · 5 variants · 20 confusables

  • FREQ-MID #13,898
  • LEN-MID 4 letters
  • VOW-2 2 vowels
  • CONFUS-HIGH 20 pairs
  • VAR-MID 5 variants
  • BOOK-MID 2,073
  • PHOTO-FINISH baú

Nearest frequency peer: baú (-3 rank slots)

Desk codes from Wiktionary headword shape, FrequencyWords rank tier, confusable-pair count, generated misspelling depth, letter-cohort book size, and photo-finish peer. Not a difficulty grade.

Frequency neighbourhood for “bode”

Lower corpus rank = more everyday usage (inverted bar length for readability)

corpus weight

What this shows Bars show where “bode” sits against the nearest ranked Portuguese headwords in the FrequencyWords band, not a reprint of letter-browse containment.

Source FrequencyWords open word-frequency list As of May 6, 2026

Visual similarity to commonly confused words

How many letter changes separate each confused pair (Levenshtein distance, normalized).

bode vs bom
50% similar
bode vs boy
50% similar
bode vs boi
50% similar

Source: PlainSpell confusable corpus (Wiktionary, CC BY-SA).

Key facts for bode
PropertyValue
Headwordbode
LanguagePortuguese
Part of speechNoun
IPA/ˈbɔ.dɨ/
Letters4
Frequency rank#13,898
Misspellings tracked5
Confusable pairs20
SourceWiktionary (kaikki.org)

Where “bode” 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). bode lands here:

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

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

A misspelling magnet

The generator records 5 spelling variants around bode (IPA /ˈbɔ.dɨ/), anoun. Corpus frequency is #13,898 among 2,073 “B” headwords. Wiktionary lists 7 senses, so context still picks the gloss.

Our generated misspelling index lists 5 likely wrong-spelling variants for bode, with forms such as "bbode", "bdoe", and "bodde". Each variant is a distinct typo pattern an edit-distance generator flags, typically a doubled-consonant error, a silent-letter drop, or a vowel substitution. It also participates in 20 confusable-pair relationships, "bom", "boy", "boi", and more, where similar look or sound leads writers to substitute one word for another in context.

No explicit etymology string is stored for this entry, so its spelling is easiest explained by how it's pronounced rather than where it came from. The correct Portuguese form is bode, spelled B-O-D-E.

Definition

  1. 1
    o macho da cabra (Capra aegagrus hircus).
  2. 2
    diz se do homem que usa cavanhaque
  3. 3
    indivíduo que cheira mal, é feio, repugnante
  4. 4
    mestiço, mulato
  5. 5
    ateu, maçom
  6. 6
    menstruação
  7. 7
    antipatia

Recorded use

Wiktionary examples

These source excerpts show how bode appears in context. They illustrate usage; the definition above remains the entry’s reference meaning.

  1. Aos prefeitos, vereadores e políticos que o recebem para uma buchada de bode ele acena com boa soma de recursos federais a partir da apresentação de emendas, uma vez eleito.
  2. Parece praga, ele me convida para sair só quando estou de bode

Synonyms

cabrãocabritocabrocaprinogodalhohirco

This word in other languages

Common misspellings

Also misspelled as:

  • bbode
  • bdoe
  • bodde
  • boed
  • obde

Misspelling Pattern Breakdown

How far each generated variant is from the correct spelling of bode - measured in single-character edits (insert, delete, or substitute a letter). Larger bars are easier to catch; one-edit slips are the sneakiest.

bbode1bdoe2bodde1boed2obde2
Edit distance from "bode"

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.

PlainSpell is rendered directly from structured Wiktionary extracts and open word-frequency lists, no number is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of May 6, 2026. Primary sources: Wiktionary (via kaikki.org) and FrequencyWords.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do you spell "bode"?
"bode" is spelled B-O-D-E. The IPA pronunciation is /ˈbɔ.dɨ/.
What does "bode" mean?
As a noun, "bode" means: o macho da cabra (Capra aegagrus hircus).
What words are commonly confused with "bode"?
"bode" is commonly confused with "bom", "boy", "boi". These words look or sound similar but have different meanings. PlainSpell provides detailed comparisons for each pair.
How do you pronounce "bode"?
The IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet) transcription for "bode" is /ˈbɔ.dɨ/. Click the speaker icon on the pronunciation badge above to hear it spoken aloud where audio is available.
What language does "bode" come from?
"bode" is a Portuguese word. PlainSpell's reference spans five languages -- English, Spanish, Portuguese, French, and German -- with definitions, pronunciations, and spelling data for each.
Is PlainSpell free to use?
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Similar Portuguese words by spelling shape

Same letter count and similar misspelling depth for "bode", not the corpus desk frequency band.

Same letter count

Frequency-ranked Portuguese headwords with 4 letters (nearest by frequency rank).

Similar misspelling depth

Headwords with a similar count of attested misspellings (5 here; floor ≥5).

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