Which to use
“ala” and “avelã” are a confusable Portuguese pair: similar on the page, but distinct in meaning, check the gloss before you choose.
- #6,137
- “ala” frequency rank
- #35,019
- “avelã” frequency rank
- 41156
- confusion score
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Feature | ala | avelã |
|---|---|---|
| Definition | conjunto de objetos dispostos de maneira a formar uma linha | fruta gerada pela avelãzeira, avelaneira ou aveleira, (Corylus avellana) |
Where the spellings diverge
Shared letters are muted; the letters that actually set ala and avelã 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. ala (/ˈa.lɐ/) and avelã (/ɐ.vɨ.ˈlɐ̃/) 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 2 letter(s) in length. Our composite confusion score for this pair is 41156, derived from the frequency rank of both members and their visual similarity.
ala is recorded at frequency rank #6,137, classified as anoun, pronounced /ˈa.lɐ/. avelã is at rank #35,019, tagged as anoun, pronounced /ɐ.vɨ.ˈlɐ̃/.
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 41156, this pair ranks #24,822 of 75,631 scored Portuguese confusable pairs - roughly mid-pack for confusability.
Orthographic DNA of ala vs avelã
Shared letters: al. Private to "ala": -. Private to "avelã": evã.
"ala" · 3 letters · shape VCV · "avelã" · 5 letters · shape VCVCV
Frequency comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Can "ala" and "avelã" be used interchangeably?
Which is more common, "ala" or "avelã"?
Remembering ala vs avelã
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 “ala” entry
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