grasp
/ˈgɹæsp/
The verdict
“grasp” is uncommon Portuguese (outside the top frequency list), classed as a noun. The kind of spelling people second-guess.
- Unranked
- below top-frequency Portuguese
- 5
- letters
According to Wiktionary data (CC BY-SA, analyzed September 3, 2026) - contenção, ato de segurar:
Corpus desk
Index PT-grasp · grasp · Portuguese
grasp · unranked · 0 variants · 0 confusables
- FREQ-UNRANKED Unranked
- LEN-MID 5 letters
- VOW-1 1 vowel
- CONFUS-0 No pairs
- VAR-0 0 variants
- BOOK-THIN "G" thin
- PHOTO-UNK Peer pending
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.
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Headword | grasp |
| Language | Portuguese |
| Part of speech | Noun |
| IPA | /ˈgɹæsp/ |
| Letters | 5 |
| Misspellings tracked | 0 |
| Confusable pairs | 0 |
| Source | Wiktionary (kaikki.org) |
Cauda longa: rank de “grasp” em português
Rare enough to double-check
grasp is uncommon Portuguese outside the top frequency list, classed as anoun, transcribed /ˈgɹæsp/. Rarity is why readers land here mid-draft. 3 senses are on record.
grasp doesn't appear in our generated misspelling index, since its letter pattern doesn't lend itself to common typo substitutions. 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.
This entry's etymology isn't recorded, leaving phoneme-to-grapheme mapping as the best guide to its spelling rather than a borrowing history. The correct Portuguese form is grasp, spelled G-R-A-S-P.
Definition
- 1contenção, ato de segurar:
- 2compreensão, entendimento:
- 3alcance, capacidades, possibilidades:
Recorded use
Wiktionary examplesThese source excerpts show how grasp appears in context. They illustrate usage; the definition above remains the entry’s reference meaning.
The crown slipped from her grasp and nearly fell to the floor.
From early in his life he acquired a sophisticated grasp of city life.
Synonyms
Definitions, pronunciation, and etymology for this entry are drawn from Wiktionary via the kaikki.org structured extract (CC BY-SA). See the methodology for how each field is sourced and updated.