Which to use
“alemã” is an adjective and “ama” is a noun - they look or sound alike but fill different roles in a sentence.
- #4,970
- “alemã” frequency rank
- #1,454
- “ama” frequency rank
- 6424
- confusion score
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Feature | alemã | ama |
|---|---|---|
| Definition | forma feminina de alemão | mulher que amamenta filho alheio |
Where the spellings diverge
Shared letters are muted; the letters that actually set alemã and ama apart are highlighted. They share 2 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: alemã is anadjective and amaanoun. On the page they differ by 2 letter(s) in length. Our composite confusion score for this pair is 6424, derived from the frequency rank of both members and their visual similarity.
alemã is recorded at frequency rank #4,970, classified as anadj. ama is at rank #1,454, tagged as anoun, pronounced /ˈɐ.mɐ/.
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 6424, this pair ranks #68,015 of 75,631 scored Portuguese confusable pairs - a relatively easy-to-tell-apart pair.
Orthographic DNA of alemã vs ama
Shared letters: am. Private to "alemã": elã. Private to "ama": -.
"alemã" · 5 letters · shape VCVCV · "ama" · 3 letters · shape VCV
Frequency comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Can "alemã" and "ama" be used interchangeably?
Which is more common, "alemã" or "ama"?
Remembering alemã vs ama
The fastest way to pick the right one every time.
- Check the role first: if you need an adjective, it's “alemã”; for a noun, it's “ama”.
- See each word in full, definition, IPA, etymology and its other confusables. Full “alemã” entry
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