Which to use
“cadê” is a pronoun and “cedo” is an adverb - they look or sound alike but fill different roles in a sentence.
- #3,377
- “cadê” frequency rank
- #1,043
- “cedo” frequency rank
- 4420
- confusion score
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Feature | cadê | cedo |
|---|---|---|
| Definition | expressão interrogativa usada para perguntar onde algo ou alguém está | Antes da hora desejada ou costumeira, prematuramente; |
Where the spellings diverge
Shared letters are muted; the letters that actually set cadê and cedo apart are highlighted. They share 2 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: cadê is apronoun and cedoanadverb. On the page they share most of their letters but differ in 2 positions. Our composite confusion score for this pair is 4420, derived from the frequency rank of both members and their visual similarity.
cadê is recorded at frequency rank #3,377, classified as apron. cedo is at rank #1,043, tagged as anadv, pronounced /ˈse.du/.
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 4420, this pair ranks #70,493 of 75,631 scored Portuguese confusable pairs - a relatively easy-to-tell-apart pair.
Orthographic DNA of cadê vs cedo
Shared letters: cd. Private to "cadê": aê. Private to "cedo": eo.
"cadê" · 4 letters · shape CVCV · "cedo" · 4 letters · shape CVCV
Known mistypes of this pair
- cedo ← ccedo · cdeo · ceddo · ceod · ecdo
Frequency comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Can "cadê" and "cedo" be used interchangeably?
Which is more common, "cadê" or "cedo"?
Remembering cadê vs cedo
The fastest way to pick the right one every time.
- Check the role first: if you need a pronoun, it's “cadê”; for an adverb, it's “cedo”.
- See each word in full, definition, IPA, etymology and its other confusables. Full “cadê” entry
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