jargão

/ʒaʁˈɡɐ̃w̃/ [ʒaɦˈɡɐ̃ʊ̯̃]

//ʒaʁˈɡɐ̃w̃/ [ʒaɦˈɡɐ̃ʊ̯̃]/ noun

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The verdict

“jargão” is a moderately-common Portuguese word, ranked #39,216 in Portuguese word frequency and used as a noun.

#39,216
frequency rank, Portuguese
6
letters
8
tracked misspellings
2
confusable pairs

According to Wiktionary data (CC BY-SA, analyzed May 6, 2026) - linguagem incompreensível ou modificada a ponto de que não se possa entender; fala incompreensível que denota desconhecimento de uma língua

Visual similarity to commonly confused words

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

jargão vs jarra
50% similar
jargão vs jarro
67% similar

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

Key facts for jargão
PropertyValue
Headwordjargão
LanguagePortuguese
Part of speechNoun
IPA/ʒaʁˈɡɐ̃w̃/ [ʒaɦˈɡɐ̃ʊ̯̃]
Letters6
Frequency rank#39,216
Misspellings tracked8
Confusable pairs2
SourceWiktionary (kaikki.org)

Where “jargão” 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). jargão lands here:

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

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

Spelling & Dictionary Insight

The Portuguese entry for jargão is 6 letters long, classified as a noun, and transcribed in the International Phonetic Alphabet as /ʒaʁˈɡɐ̃w̃/ [ʒaɦˈɡɐ̃ʊ̯̃]. Corpus data places it at rank #39,216 in overall Portuguese word frequency, marking it as uncommon enough that many writers pause before typing it. Wiktionary records 6 distinct senses for this headword, so context determines which meaning a reader should apply.

Our generated misspelling index lists 8 likely wrong-spelling variants for jargão, with forms such as "ajrgão", "jagrão", and "jarggão". 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 2 confusable-pair relationships, "jarra", "jarro", since the words sound or look close enough that writers reach for the wrong one mid-sentence.

No documented word history exists for this headword, so its spelling pattern is best understood through pronunciation rather than a traceable origin. The correct Portuguese form is jargão, spelled J-A-R-G-Ã-O.

Definition

  1. 1
    linguagem incompreensível ou modificada a ponto de que não se possa entender; fala incompreensível que denota desconhecimento de uma língua
  2. 2
    forma alterada da linguagem, via de regra pelo uso de termos estrangeiros
  3. 3
    vocabulário próprio de determinado grupo sociocultural, técnico ou profissional, de difícil compreensão por aquele que não lhe faz parte ou tenha familiaridade
  4. 4
    uso de palavras com significado restrito a um certo grupo, intencionalmente para evitar sejam compreendidas por outros
  5. 5
    discurso hermético, cuja compreensão não se dá facilmente
  6. 6
    toda linguagem incompreensível

Synonyms

gíriaeconomêsjuridiquêstecnicismo

Common misspellings

Also misspelled as: ajrgão,jagrão,jarggão,jargoã,jarrgão,jarãgo,jjargão,jragão

Misspelling Pattern Breakdown

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

ajrgão2jagrão2jarggão1jargoã2jarrgão1jarãgo2jjargão1jragão2
Edit distance from "jargão"

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 "jargão"?
"jargão" is spelled J-A-R-G-Ã-O. The IPA pronunciation is /ʒaʁˈɡɐ̃w̃/ [ʒaɦˈɡɐ̃ʊ̯̃].
What does "jargão" mean?
As a noun, "jargão" means: linguagem incompreensível ou modificada a ponto de que não se possa entender; fala incompreensível que denota desconhecimento de uma língua
What words are commonly confused with "jargão"?
"jargão" is commonly confused with "jarra", "jarro". These words look or sound similar but have different meanings. PlainSpell provides detailed comparisons for each pair.
How do you pronounce "jargão"?
The IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet) transcription for "jargão" is /ʒaʁˈɡɐ̃w̃/ [ʒaɦˈɡɐ̃ʊ̯̃]. Click the speaker icon on the pronunciation badge above to hear it spoken aloud where audio is available.
What language does "jargão" come from?
"jargão" is a Portuguese word. PlainSpell covers definitions, pronunciations, and spelling data across English, Spanish, Portuguese, French, and German.
Is PlainSpell free to use?
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Using “jargão”

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

  • The one correct Portuguese spelling is J-A-R-G-Ã-O - every other letter order is a misspelling in standard orthography.
  • Say it as /ʒaʁˈɡɐ̃w̃/ [ʒaɦˈɡɐ̃ʊ̯̃] (IPA); tap the speaker on the pronunciation badge to hear it where audio exists.
  • Don't mix it up with “jarra” - see the side-by-side comparison. jargão vs jarra
  • Browse more Portuguese words and confusable pairs in the same reference. Portuguese words
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 FrequencyWords open word-frequency list