Which to use
“ale” is a noun and “alemã” is an adjective - they look or sound alike but fill different roles in a sentence.
- #17,419
- “ale” frequency rank
- #4,970
- “alemã” frequency rank
- 22389
- confusion score
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Feature | ale | alemã |
|---|---|---|
| Definition | reflexo da lua na água | forma feminina de alemão |
Where the spellings diverge
Shared letters are muted; the letters that actually set ale and alemã apart are highlighted. They share 3 letters in sequence, which is exactly why the eye skips the difference.
Spelling & Dictionary Insight
Our dataset has no pronunciation recorded for both members, so the reliable separator here is grammatical: ale is anoun and alemãanadjective. On the page they differ by 2 extra letter(s) - “ale” sits inside “alemã”. Our composite confusion score for this pair is 22389, derived from the frequency rank of both members and their visual similarity.
ale is recorded at frequency rank #17,419, classified as anoun, pronounced /a.ˈle/. alemã is at rank #4,970, tagged as anadj.
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 22389, this pair ranks #47,664 of 75,631 scored Portuguese confusable pairs - roughly mid-pack for confusability.
Orthographic DNA of ale vs alemã
Shared letters: ael. Private to "ale": -. Private to "alemã": mã.
"ale" · 3 letters · shape VCV · "alemã" · 5 letters · shape VCVCV
Frequency comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Can "ale" and "alemã" be used interchangeably?
Which is more common, "ale" or "alemã"?
Remembering ale vs alemã
The fastest way to pick the right one every time.
- Check the role first: if you need a noun, it's “ale”; for an adjective, it's “alemã”.
- See each word in full, definition, IPA, etymology and its other confusables. Full “ale” entry
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