Which to use
“Adam” and “ala” are a confusable Portuguese pair: similar on the page, but distinct in meaning, check the gloss before you choose.
- #4,033
- “Adam” frequency rank
- #6,137
- “ala” frequency rank
- 10170
- confusion score
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Feature | Adam | ala |
|---|---|---|
| Definition | Adão | conjunto de objetos dispostos de maneira a formar uma linha |
Where the spellings diverge
Shared letters are muted; the letters that actually set Adam and ala apart are highlighted. They share 2 letters in sequence, which is exactly why the eye skips the difference.
Spelling & Dictionary Insight
A purely visual mix-up. Adam (/ˈaːdam/.) and ala (/ˈa.lɐ/) are said differently, so reading them aloud is the quickest way to catch the wrong one. On the page they stay close: they differ by 1 letter(s) in length. Our composite confusion score for this pair is 10170, derived from the frequency rank of both members and their visual similarity.
Adam is recorded at frequency rank #4,033, classified as anoun, pronounced /ˈaːdam/.. ala is at rank #6,137, tagged as anoun, pronounced /ˈa.lɐ/.
Glosses for this pair are partially populated in our dataset, but the full side-by-side definitions above should still guide you to the right choice.
With a confusion score of 10170, this pair ranks #63,025 of 75,631 scored Portuguese confusable pairs - a relatively easy-to-tell-apart pair.
Orthographic DNA of Adam vs ala
Shared letters: a. Private to "Adam": dm. Private to "ala": l.
"Adam" · 4 letters · shape VCVC · "ala" · 3 letters · shape VCV
Known mistypes of this pair
- Adam ← aadm · adamm · addam · adma · daam
Frequency comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Can "Adam" and "ala" be used interchangeably?
Which is more common, "Adam" or "ala"?
Remembering Adam vs ala
The fastest way to pick the right one every time.
- Read both glosses above and match the meaning you intend, only context separates this pair.
- See each word in full, definition, IPA, etymology and its other confusables. Full “Adam” entry
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