Which to use
“bas” is an adjective and “baús” is a noun - they look or sound alike but fill different roles in a sentence.
- #35,453
- “bas” frequency rank
- #47,199
- “baús” frequency rank
- 82652
- confusion score
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Feature | bas | baús |
|---|---|---|
| Definition | baixo: | plural de baú |
Where the spellings diverge
Shared letters are muted; the letters that actually set bas and baús apart are highlighted. They share 3 letters in sequence, which is exactly why the eye skips the difference.
Spelling & Dictionary Insight
These two trip readers on the page rather than in the ear: bas is /bɑ/ while baús is /bɐ.ˈu/. Spoken aloud the problem disappears. In writing it persists, because they differ by 1 letter(s) in length, and the parts of speech differ too (adjective vs noun), which is usually the fastest check. Our composite confusion score for this pair is 82652, derived from the frequency rank of both members and their visual similarity.
bas is recorded at frequency rank #35,453, classified as anadj, pronounced /bɑ/. baús is at rank #47,199, tagged as anoun, pronounced /bɐ.ˈu/.
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 82652, this pair ranks #1,006 of 75,631 scored Portuguese confusable pairs - among the most confusable pairs.
Orthographic DNA of bas vs baús
Shared letters: abs. Private to "bas": -. Private to "baús": ú.
"bas" · 3 letters · shape CVC · "baús" · 4 letters · shape CVVC
Frequency comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Can "bas" and "baús" be used interchangeably?
Which is more common, "bas" or "baús"?
Remembering bas vs baús
The fastest way to pick the right one every time.
- Check the role first: if you need an adjective, it's “bas”; for a noun, it's “baús”.
- See each word in full, definition, IPA, etymology and its other confusables. Full “bas” entry
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