Which to use
“algoz” is a noun and “algum” is a pronoun - they look or sound alike but fill different roles in a sentence.
- #35,423
- “algoz” frequency rank
- #371
- “algum” frequency rank
- 35794
- confusion score
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Feature | algoz | algum |
|---|---|---|
| Definition | aquele que executa a pena de morte ou outra pena que envolva dano físico | um certo |
Letter map: algoz vs algum
Shared letters muted; letters that set algoz and algum apart highlighted. Shared run: 3. algoz and algum follow the identical consonant-vowel pattern (VCCVC). Same shape at a glance is often the real trap, independent of shared letters.
Role in the sentence - algoz and algum
Our dataset has no pronunciation recorded for both members, so the reliable separator here is grammatical: algoz is anoun and algumapronoun. On the page they share most of their letters but differ in 2 positions. Our composite confusion score for this pair is 35794, derived from the frequency rank of both members and their visual similarity.
algoz is recorded at frequency rank #35,423, classified as anoun, pronounced \aw.ˈɡos\. algum is at rank #371, tagged as apron.
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 35794, this pair ranks #31,181 of 75,631 scored Portuguese confusable pairs - roughly mid-pack for confusability.
Orthographic DNA of algoz vs algum
Shared letters: agl. Private to "algoz": oz. Private to "algum": mu.
"algoz" · 5 letters · shape VCCVC · "algum" · 5 letters · shape VCCVC
Known mistypes of this pair
Frequently Asked Questions
Do "algoz" and "algum" mean the same thing in a sentence?
Which is more common, "algoz" or "algum"?
After this comparison
Pair "algoz" vs "algum" is on the table, pick a follow-up below.
- Full dictionary entry for "algoz" with definition, IPA, and generated misspellings. Word entry
- Full dictionary entry for "algum" - compare definitions side by side with the headword page. Word entry
- This pair ranks #31,181 of 75,631 scored Portuguese confusable pairs in this corpus vintage. Corpus statistics
- "algoz" and "algum" also get mixed up with nearby pairs, the highest-scored neighbour is "algoz vs atroz". Nearby pair
- Recorded mistypes exist for at least one side of this pair, useful when a spell-checker or OCR lands on the wrong form. See mistypes
Confusion rank #31,181 of 75,631 scored Portuguese pairs, corpus vintage 2026-09-03, not spelling advice.