Which to use
“cos” is a pronoun and “cru” is an adjective - they look or sound alike but fill different roles in a sentence.
- #27,810
- “cos” frequency rank
- #14,555
- “cru” frequency rank
- 42365
- confusion score
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Feature | cos | cru |
|---|---|---|
| Definition | qualquer coisa | que não foi cozido ou não foi cozido o suficiente |
Where the spellings diverge
Shared letters are muted; the letters that actually set cos and cru apart are highlighted. They share 1 letter 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: cos is apronoun and cruanadjective. On the page they share most of their letters but differ in 2 positions. Our composite confusion score for this pair is 42365, derived from the frequency rank of both members and their visual similarity.
cos is recorded at frequency rank #27,810, classified as apron. cru is at rank #14,555, tagged as anadj, pronounced /ˈkɾu/.
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 42365, this pair ranks #23,410 of 75,631 scored Portuguese confusable pairs - roughly mid-pack for confusability.
Orthographic DNA of cos vs cru
Shared letters: c. Private to "cos": os. Private to "cru": ru.
"cos" · 3 letters · shape CVC · "cru" · 3 letters · shape CCV
Frequency comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Can "cos" and "cru" be used interchangeably?
Which is more common, "cos" or "cru"?
Remembering cos vs cru
The fastest way to pick the right one every time.
- Check the role first: if you need a pronoun, it's “cos”; for an adjective, it's “cru”.
- See each word in full, definition, IPA, etymology and its other confusables. Full “cos” entry
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