Which to use
“ceia” and “cosa” are a confusable Portuguese pair: similar on the page, but distinct in meaning, check the gloss before you choose.
- #14,796
- “ceia” frequency rank
- #31,312
- “cosa” frequency rank
- 46108
- confusion score
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Feature | ceia | cosa |
|---|---|---|
| Definition | a última refeição do dia | coisa |
Where the spellings diverge
Shared letters are muted; the letters that actually set ceia and cosa 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. ceia (/ˈsɐj.ɐ/) and cosa (/'kɔ.sa/) are said differently, so reading them aloud is the quickest way to catch the wrong one. On the page they stay close: they share most of their letters but differ in 2 positions. Our composite confusion score for this pair is 46108, derived from the frequency rank of both members and their visual similarity.
ceia is recorded at frequency rank #14,796, classified as anoun, pronounced /ˈsɐj.ɐ/. cosa is at rank #31,312, tagged as anoun, pronounced /'kɔ.sa/.
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 46108, this pair ranks #19,245 of 75,631 scored Portuguese confusable pairs - among the most confusable pairs.
Orthographic DNA of ceia vs cosa
Shared letters: ac. Private to "ceia": ei. Private to "cosa": os.
"ceia" · 4 letters · shape CVVV · "cosa" · 4 letters · shape CVCV
Known mistypes of this pair
Frequency comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Can "ceia" and "cosa" be used interchangeably?
Which is more common, "ceia" or "cosa"?
Remembering ceia vs cosa
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 “ceia” entry
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