Which to use
“alegar” is a verb and “alemã” is an adjective - they look or sound alike but fill different roles in a sentence.
- #19,616
- “alegar” frequency rank
- #4,970
- “alemã” frequency rank
- 24586
- confusion score
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Feature | alegar | alemã |
|---|---|---|
| Definition | citar | forma feminina de alemão |
Where the spellings diverge
Shared letters are muted; the letters that actually set alegar 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: alegar is averb and alemãanadjective. On the page they differ by 1 letter(s) in length. Our composite confusion score for this pair is 24586, derived from the frequency rank of both members and their visual similarity.
alegar is recorded at frequency rank #19,616, classified as averb, pronounced /ɐ.lɨ.ˈɡaɾ/. 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 24586, this pair ranks #44,982 of 75,631 scored Portuguese confusable pairs - roughly mid-pack for confusability.
Orthographic DNA of alegar vs alemã
Shared letters: ael. Private to "alegar": gr. Private to "alemã": mã.
"alegar" · 6 letters · shape VCVCVC · "alemã" · 5 letters · shape VCVCV
Known mistypes of this pair
- alegar ← aelgar · aleagr · alegarr · aleggar · alegra · algear · allegar · laegar
Frequency comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Can "alegar" and "alemã" be used interchangeably?
Which is more common, "alegar" or "alemã"?
Remembering alegar vs alemã
The fastest way to pick the right one every time.
- Check the role first: if you need a verb, it's “alegar”; for an adjective, it's “alemã”.
- See each word in full, definition, IPA, etymology and its other confusables. Full “alegar” entry
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