Which to use
“alemã” is an adjective and “avelã” is a noun - they look or sound alike but fill different roles in a sentence.
- #4,970
- “alemã” frequency rank
- #35,019
- “avelã” frequency rank
- 39989
- confusion score
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Feature | alemã | avelã |
|---|---|---|
| Definition | forma feminina de alemão | fruta gerada pela avelãzeira, avelaneira ou aveleira, (Corylus avellana) |
Where the spellings diverge
Shared letters are muted; the letters that actually set alemã and avelã 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: alemã is anadjective and avelãanoun. On the page they share most of their letters but differ in 2 positions. Our composite confusion score for this pair is 39989, derived from the frequency rank of both members and their visual similarity.
alemã is recorded at frequency rank #4,970, classified as anadj. 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 39989, this pair ranks #26,179 of 75,631 scored Portuguese confusable pairs - roughly mid-pack for confusability.
Orthographic DNA of alemã vs avelã
Shared letters: aelã. Private to "alemã": m. Private to "avelã": v.
"alemã" · 5 letters · shape VCVCV · "avelã" · 5 letters · shape VCVCV
Frequency comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Can "alemã" and "avelã" be used interchangeably?
Which is more common, "alemã" or "avelã"?
Remembering alemã vs avelã
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 “avelã”.
- See each word in full, definition, IPA, etymology and its other confusables. Full “alemã” entry
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