múltiplo

/ˈmuw.tSi.plu/

//ˈmuw.tSi.plu// adj

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The verdict

“múltiplo” has 12 generated spelling variants in the Portuguese index at frequency #22,397. The variants make it a useful spelling check.

#22,397
frequency rank, Portuguese
2,261
“M” headwords
12
tracked misspellings
1
confusable pair

According to Wiktionary data (CC BY-SA, analyzed May 6, 2026) - que abrange muitas coisas, que não é simples, que não é único

Visual similarity to commonly confused words

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

múltiplo vs multidão
63% similar

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

Key facts for múltiplo
PropertyValue
Headwordmúltiplo
LanguagePortuguese
Part of speechAdjective
IPA/ˈmuw.tSi.plu/
Letters8
Frequency rank#22,397
Misspellings tracked12
Confusable pairs1
SourceWiktionary (kaikki.org)

Where “múltiplo” 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). múltiplo 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 12 spelling variants around múltiplo (IPA /ˈmuw.tSi.plu/), anadjective. Corpus frequency is #22,397 among 2,261 “M” headwords. Wiktionary lists 7 senses, so context still picks the gloss.

Our generated misspelling index lists 12 likely wrong-spelling variants for múltiplo, with forms such as "mlútiplo", "mmúltiplo", and "múlitplo". 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 1 confusable-pair relationship, "multidão", since the words sound or look close enough that writers reach for the wrong one mid-sentence.

This entry's etymology isn't recorded, so its spelling is best explained by sound-to-letter mapping rather than etymology. The correct Portuguese form is múltiplo, spelled M-Ú-L-T-I-P-L-O.

Definition

  1. 1
    que abrange muitas coisas, que não é simples, que não é único
  2. 2
    diz-se de um número que pode dividir-se por outro sem deixar resto
  3. 3
    diz-se do ponto comum por onde passam muitos ramos de uma só curva
  4. 4
    diz-se do sujeito que abrange objetos diferentes
  5. 5
    diz-se do fruto que é composto de muitas carpelas insuladas
  6. 6
    diz-se do ovário formado de muitas carpelas livres
  7. 7
    diz-se do eco que repete os mesmos sons muitas vezes sucessivamente

Common misspellings

Also misspelled as:

  • mlútiplo
  • mmúltiplo
  • múlitplo
  • múlltiplo
  • múltilpo
  • múltipllo
  • múltipol
  • múltipplo
  • múltpilo
  • múlttiplo
  • mútliplo
  • úmltiplo

Misspelling Pattern Breakdown

How far each generated variant is from the correct spelling of múltiplo - counted as single-character edits (an insertion, a deletion, or a substituted letter). The larger the bar, the easier the typo is to spot; one-edit slips are the ones that sneak past readers.

mlútiplo2mmúltiplo1múlitplo2múlltiplo1múltilpo2múltipllo1múltipol2múltipplo1
Edit distance from "múltiplo"

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 "múltiplo"?
"múltiplo" is spelled M-Ú-L-T-I-P-L-O. The IPA pronunciation is /ˈmuw.tSi.plu/.
What does "múltiplo" mean?
As an adjective, "múltiplo" means: que abrange muitas coisas, que não é simples, que não é único
What words are commonly confused with "múltiplo"?
"múltiplo" is commonly confused with "multidão". These words look or sound similar but have different meanings. PlainSpell provides detailed comparisons for each pair.
How do you pronounce "múltiplo"?
The IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet) transcription for "múltiplo" is /ˈmuw.tSi.plu/. Click the speaker icon on the pronunciation badge above to hear it spoken aloud where audio is available.
What language does "múltiplo" come from?
"múltiplo" 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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Using “múltiplo”

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

  • The one correct Portuguese spelling is M-Ú-L-T-I-P-L-O - every other letter order is a misspelling in standard orthography.
  • Say it as /ˈmuw.tSi.plu/ (IPA); tap the speaker on the pronunciation badge to hear it where audio exists.
  • Don't mix it up with “multidão” - see the side-by-side comparison. múltiplo vs multidão
  • Browse more Portuguese words and confusable pairs in the same reference. Portuguese words

Same frequency band

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