lama

/ˈlɐ.mɐ/

//ˈlɐ.mɐ// noun

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The verdict

“lama” sits in 20 confusable pairs (corpus #5,317) as a noun. The look-alike neighbours are the real trap.

#5,317
frequency rank, Portuguese
581
“L” headwords
4
tracked misspellings
20
confusable pairs

According to Wiktionary data (CC BY-SA, analyzed September 2, 2026) - mistura heterogênea de terra e água

Corpus desk

Index PT-lama · lama · Portuguese

lama · rank #5,317 · 4 variants · 20 confusables

  • FREQ-COMMON #5,317
  • LEN-MID 4 letters
  • VOW-2 2 vowels
  • CONFUS-HIGH 20 pairs
  • VAR-LOW 4 variants
  • BOOK-MID 581
  • PHOTO-FINISH lento

Nearest frequency peer: lento (+1 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 “lama”

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

corpus weight

What this shows Bars show where “lama” 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 September 2, 2026

Visual similarity to commonly confused words

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

lama vs las
50% similar
lama vs lua
50% similar
lama vs lar
50% similar

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

Key facts for lama
PropertyValue
Headwordlama
LanguagePortuguese
Part of speechNoun
IPA/ˈlɐ.mɐ/
Letters4
Frequency rank#5,317
Misspellings tracked4
Confusable pairs20
SourceWiktionary (kaikki.org)

Where “lama” 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). lama lands here:

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

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

Easy to mix with look-alikes

The spelling risk for lama is neighbouring look-alikes ("las", "lua", …), not just typos; it is anoun pronounced /ˈlɐ.mɐ/. Frequency #5,317 among 581 “L” headwords. 3 recorded senses keep meaning in play.

Our generated misspelling index lists 4 likely wrong-spelling variants for lama, with forms such as "laam", "lamma", and "llama". 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, "las", "lua", "lar", and more, where similar look or sound leads writers to substitute one word for another in context.

Our source data has no etymology on file for this entry, so its spelling pattern is best understood through pronunciation rather than a traceable origin. The correct Portuguese form is lama, spelled L-A-M-A.

Definition

  1. 1
    mistura heterogênea de terra e água
  2. 2
    sordidez
  3. 3
    lameiro, terra úmida que permite o crescimento de erva verde a maior parte do ano, prado

Synonyms

barrolodo

This word in other languages

mud(English)fango(Español)fange(Français)Schlamm(Deutsch)

Common misspellings

Also misspelled as:

  • laam
  • lamma
  • llama
  • lmaa

Misspelling Pattern Breakdown

How far each generated variant is from the correct spelling of lama - expressed in single-character edits (insert, delete, or swap one letter). Bigger bars stand out at a glance; a one-edit slip is the hardest to catch.

laam2lamma1llama1lmaa2
Edit distance from "lama"

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 September 2, 2026. Primary sources: Wiktionary (via kaikki.org) and FrequencyWords.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do you spell "lama"?
"lama" is spelled L-A-M-A. The IPA pronunciation is /ˈlɐ.mɐ/.
What does "lama" mean?
As a noun, "lama" means: mistura heterogênea de terra e água
What words are commonly confused with "lama"?
"lama" is commonly confused with "las", "lua", "lar". These words look or sound similar but have different meanings. PlainSpell provides detailed comparisons for each pair.
How do you pronounce "lama"?
The IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet) transcription for "lama" is /ˈlɐ.mɐ/. Click the speaker icon on the pronunciation badge above to hear it spoken aloud where audio is available.
What language does "lama" come from?
"lama" is a Portuguese word. PlainSpell covers definitions, pronunciations, and spelling data across English, Spanish, Portuguese, French, and German.
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Similar Portuguese words by spelling shape

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

Same letter count

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

gajo#5,305selo#5,354rato#5,246make#5,223
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