retângulo

/Rɛ.ˈtɐ̃.ɡu.lu/

//Rɛ.ˈtɐ̃.ɡu.lu// noun

The verdict

“retângulo” has 13 generated spelling variants in the Portuguese index at frequency #30,336. The variants make it a useful spelling check.

#30,336
frequency rank, Portuguese
1,668
“R” headwords
13
tracked misspellings
1
confusable pair

According to Wiktionary data (CC BY-SA, analyzed May 6, 2026) - polígono regular que possui todos os ângulos retos

Visual similarity to commonly confused words

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

retângulo vs retangular
70% similar

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

Key facts for retângulo
PropertyValue
Headwordretângulo
LanguagePortuguese
Part of speechNoun
IPA/Rɛ.ˈtɐ̃.ɡu.lu/
Letters9
Frequency rank#30,336
Misspellings tracked13
Confusable pairs1
SourceWiktionary (kaikki.org)

Where “retângulo” 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). retângulo 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 13 spelling variants around retângulo (IPA /Rɛ.ˈtɐ̃.ɡu.lu/), anoun. Corpus frequency is #30,336 among 1,668 “R” headwords. Dominant gloss: "polígono regular que possui todos os ângulos retos".

Our generated misspelling index lists 13 likely wrong-spelling variants for retângulo, with forms such as "ertângulo", "retnâgulo", and "rettângulo". 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, "retangular", since the words sound or look close enough that writers reach for the wrong one mid-sentence.

No explicit etymology string is stored for this entry, so its spelling pattern is best understood through pronunciation rather than a traceable origin. The correct Portuguese form is retângulo, spelled R-E-T-Â-N-G-U-L-O.

Definition

  1. 1
    polígono regular que possui todos os ângulos retos

Synonyms

quadrilátero equiângulo

This word in other languages

Common misspellings

Also misspelled as:

  • ertângulo
  • retnâgulo
  • rettângulo
  • retâgnulo
  • retânggulo
  • retângluo
  • retângullo
  • retânguol
  • retânngulo
  • retânuglo
  • reâtngulo
  • rretângulo
  • rteângulo

Misspelling Pattern Breakdown

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

ertângulo2retnâgulo2rettângulo1retâgnulo2retânggulo1retângluo2retângullo1retânguol2
Edit distance from "retângulo"

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 "retângulo"?
"retângulo" is spelled R-E-T-Â-N-G-U-L-O. The IPA pronunciation is /Rɛ.ˈtɐ̃.ɡu.lu/.
What does "retângulo" mean?
As a noun, "retângulo" means: polígono regular que possui todos os ângulos retos
What words are commonly confused with "retângulo"?
"retângulo" is commonly confused with "retangular". These words look or sound similar but have different meanings. PlainSpell provides detailed comparisons for each pair.
How do you pronounce "retângulo"?
The IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet) transcription for "retângulo" is /Rɛ.ˈtɐ̃.ɡu.lu/. Click the speaker icon on the pronunciation badge above to hear it spoken aloud where audio is available.
What language does "retângulo" come from?
"retângulo" 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?
Yes, PlainSpell is a completely free word reference. You can look up definitions, pronunciations, confusable pairs, homophones, and spelling corrections across 5 languages without any sign-up or subscription.

Using “retângulo”

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

  • The one correct Portuguese spelling is R-E-T-Â-N-G-U-L-O - every other letter order is a misspelling in standard orthography.
  • Say it as /Rɛ.ˈtɐ̃.ɡu.lu/ (IPA); tap the speaker on the pronunciation badge to hear it where audio exists.
  • Don't mix it up with “retangular” - see the side-by-side comparison. retângulo vs retangular
  • 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