ir embora
The verdict
“ir embora” is uncommon Portuguese (outside the top frequency list), classed as a phrase. The kind of spelling people second-guess.
- Unranked
- below top-frequency Portuguese
- 9
- letters
According to Wiktionary data (CC BY-SA, analyzed September 3, 2026) - o mesmo que ir-se embora
Corpus desk
Index PT-ir-embora · ir embora · Portuguese
ir embora · unranked · 0 variants · 0 confusables
- FREQ-UNRANKED Unranked
- LEN-LONG 9 letters
- VOW-4 4 vowels
- CONFUS-0 No pairs
- VAR-0 0 variants
- BOOK-THIN "I" 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 | ir embora |
| Language | Portuguese |
| Part of speech | Phrase |
| Letters | 9 |
| Misspellings tracked | 0 |
| Confusable pairs | 0 |
| Source | Wiktionary (kaikki.org) |
Cauda longa: rank de “ir embora” em português
Rare enough to double-check
ir embora is uncommon Portuguese outside the top frequency list, classed as aphrase. Rarity is why readers land here mid-draft. 2 senses are on record.
No misspelling variants are generated for ir embora in our index, which points to an orthography that plays by predictable Portuguese rules. Our confusable-pair dataset has no match for it, which usually means its spelling is distinct enough that readers don't reach for a similar-looking word instead.
This entry carries no recorded etymology, so its spelling pattern is best understood through pronunciation rather than a traceable origin. The correct Portuguese form is ir embora, spelled I-R- -E-M-B-O-R-A.
Definition
- 1o mesmo que ir-se embora
- 2sair de um lugar; deixar um lugar; voltar para casa
Recorded use
Wiktionary exampleThese source excerpts show how ir embora appears in context. They illustrate usage; the definition above remains the entry’s reference meaning.
Vou embora para minha terra.
This word in other languages
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.