Which to use
“arroba” is a noun and “arrotar” is a verb - they look or sound alike but fill different roles in a sentence.
- #37,189
- “arroba” frequency rank
- #49,303
- “arrotar” frequency rank
- 86492
- confusion score
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Feature | arroba | arrotar |
|---|---|---|
| Definition | unidade de massa da antiguidade que equivale a, aproximadamente, 14,68 kg; atualmente atribui-se a um arroba o valor de 15 kg | dar arroto; expelir pela boca gases provenientes do estômago: |
Where the spellings diverge
Shared letters are muted; the letters that actually set arroba and arrotar apart are highlighted. They share 5 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: arroba is anoun and arrotaraverb. On the page they differ by 1 letter(s) in length. Our composite confusion score for this pair is 86492, derived from the frequency rank of both members and their visual similarity.
arroba is recorded at frequency rank #37,189, classified as anoun. arrotar is at rank #49,303, tagged as averb, pronounced /ɐ.Ru.ˈtaɾ/.
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 86492, this pair ranks #574 of 75,631 scored Portuguese confusable pairs - among the most confusable pairs.
Orthographic DNA of arroba vs arrotar
Shared letters: aor. Private to "arroba": b. Private to "arrotar": t.
"arroba" · 6 letters · shape VCCVCV · "arrotar" · 7 letters · shape VCCVCVC
Known mistypes of this pair
Frequency comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Can "arroba" and "arrotar" be used interchangeably?
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Remembering arroba vs arrotar
The fastest way to pick the right one every time.
- Check the role first: if you need a noun, it's “arroba”; for a verb, it's “arrotar”.
- See each word in full, definition, IPA, etymology and its other confusables. Full “arroba” entry
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