Which to use
“chau” and “che” are a confusable Portuguese pair: similar on the page, but distinct in meaning, check the gloss before you choose.
- #49,350
- “chau” frequency rank
- #11,600
- “che” frequency rank
- 60950
- confusion score
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Feature | chau | che |
|---|---|---|
| Definition | até logo; adeus! | para expressar desprezo ou que se duvida da verdade do que se esta a ouvir |
Where the spellings diverge
Shared letters are muted; the letters that actually set chau and che apart are highlighted. They share 2 letters in sequence, which is exactly why the eye skips the difference.
Spelling & Dictionary Insight
chau and che form a confusable pair in the Portuguese index, two distinct headwords that are easily confused because they look alike, sound alike, or both. They differ by 1 letter(s) in length - close enough that the eye skips over the difference, far enough that meaning fully diverges. Our composite confusion score for this pair is 60950, derived from the frequency rank of both members and their visual similarity.
chau is recorded at frequency rank #49,350, classified as anintj, pronounced /ʃaʊ/. che is at rank #11,600, tagged as anintj.
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 60950, this pair ranks #7,389 of 75,631 scored Portuguese confusable pairs - among the most confusable pairs.
Frequency comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Can "chau" and "che" be used interchangeably?
Remembering chau vs che
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 “chau” entry
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