Which to use
“ape” and “ápice” are a confusable Portuguese pair: similar on the page, but distinct in meaning, check the gloss before you choose.
- #28,095
- “ape” frequency rank
- #14,267
- “ápice” frequency rank
- 42362
- confusion score
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Feature | ape | ápice |
|---|---|---|
| Definition | comida para cavalos | topo, cume |
Where the spellings diverge
Shared letters are muted; the letters that actually set ape and ápice apart are highlighted. They share 2 letters in sequence, which is exactly why the eye skips the difference.
Spelling & Dictionary Insight
A purely visual mix-up. ape (/ˈɑ.pe/) and ápice (/ˈa.pi.sɨ/) are said differently, so reading them aloud is the quickest way to catch the wrong one. On the page they stay close: they differ by 2 letter(s) in length. Our composite confusion score for this pair is 42362, derived from the frequency rank of both members and their visual similarity.
ape is recorded at frequency rank #28,095, classified as anoun, pronounced /ˈɑ.pe/. ápice is at rank #14,267, tagged as anoun, pronounced /ˈa.pi.sɨ/.
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 42362, this pair ranks #23,415 of 75,631 scored Portuguese confusable pairs - roughly mid-pack for confusability.
Orthographic DNA of ape vs ápice
Shared letters: ep. Private to "ape": a. Private to "ápice": ciá.
"ape" · 3 letters · shape VCV · "ápice" · 5 letters · shape VCVCV
Frequency comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Can "ape" and "ápice" be used interchangeably?
Which is more common, "ape" or "ápice"?
Remembering ape vs ápice
The fastest way to pick the right one every time.
- Read both glosses above and match the meaning you intend, only context separates this pair.
- See each word in full, definition, IPA, etymology and its other confusables. Full “ape” entry
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