oportuno

/ɔ.puɾ.ˈtu.nu/

//ɔ.puɾ.ˈtu.nu// adj

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The verdict

“oportuno” has 11 generated spelling variants in the Portuguese index at frequency #16,827. The variants make it a useful spelling check.

#16,827
frequency rank, Portuguese
846
“O” headwords
11
tracked misspellings

According to Wiktionary data (CC BY-SA, analyzed May 6, 2026) - aquilo que se faz fácil ao momento

Key facts for oportuno
PropertyValue
Headwordoportuno
LanguagePortuguese
Part of speechAdjective
IPA/ɔ.puɾ.ˈtu.nu/
Letters8
Frequency rank#16,827
Misspellings tracked11
Confusable pairs0
SourceWiktionary (kaikki.org)

Where “oportuno” 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). oportuno 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 11 spelling variants around oportuno (IPA /ɔ.puɾ.ˈtu.nu/), anadjective. Corpus frequency is #16,827 among 846 “O” headwords. Wiktionary lists 2 senses, so context still picks the gloss.

Our generated misspelling index lists 11 likely wrong-spelling variants for oportuno, with forms such as "ooprtuno", "oporrtuno", and "oportnuo". Each of these forms differs from the correct spelling by one small edit: a doubled letter, a dropped silent letter, or a substituted vowel. 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.

Our source data has no etymology on file for this entry, so its spelling is easiest to reason about phoneme by phoneme, absent a documented history. The correct Portuguese form is oportuno, spelled O-P-O-R-T-U-N-O.

Definition

  1. 1
    aquilo que se faz fácil ao momento
  2. 2
    em boa hora, momento certo

Synonyms

azado

This word in other languages

opportune(English)oportuno(Español)adapté(Français)angebracht(Deutsch)

Common misspellings

Also misspelled as:

  • ooprtuno
  • oporrtuno
  • oportnuo
  • oporttuno
  • oportunno
  • oportuon
  • oporutno
  • opotruno
  • opportuno
  • oprotuno
  • poortuno

Misspelling Pattern Breakdown

How far each generated variant is from the correct spelling of oportuno - 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.

ooprtuno2oporrtuno1oportnuo2oporttuno1oportunno1oportuon2oporutno2opotruno2
Edit distance from "oportuno"

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 "oportuno"?
"oportuno" is spelled O-P-O-R-T-U-N-O. The IPA pronunciation is /ɔ.puɾ.ˈtu.nu/.
What does "oportuno" mean?
As an adjective, "oportuno" means: aquilo que se faz fácil ao momento
What are common misspellings of "oportuno"?
Common misspellings include "ooprtuno", "oporrtuno", "oportnuo", "oporttuno", "oportunno". The correct spelling is "oportuno".
How do you pronounce "oportuno"?
The IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet) transcription for "oportuno" is /ɔ.puɾ.ˈtu.nu/. Click the speaker icon on the pronunciation badge above to hear it spoken aloud where audio is available.
What language does "oportuno" come from?
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Using “oportuno”

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

  • The one correct Portuguese spelling is O-P-O-R-T-U-N-O - every other letter order is a misspelling in standard orthography.
  • Say it as /ɔ.puɾ.ˈtu.nu/ (IPA); tap the speaker on the pronunciation badge to hear it where audio exists.
  • 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