Which to use
“del” is a contraction and “dit” is a pronoun - they look or sound alike but fill different roles in a sentence.
- #1,706
- “del” frequency rank
- #46,275
- “dit” frequency rank
- 47981
- confusion score
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Feature | del | dit |
|---|---|---|
| Definition | do, da, contração da preposição de com o artigo definido singular el: | isso; pronome neutro que se refere a uma coisa ou pessoa próxima |
Where the spellings diverge
Shared letters are muted; the letters that actually set del and dit 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: del is acontraction and ditapronoun. On the page they share most of their letters but differ in 2 positions. Our composite confusion score for this pair is 47981, derived from the frequency rank of both members and their visual similarity.
del is recorded at frequency rank #1,706, classified as acontraction. dit is at rank #46,275, tagged as apron, pronounced [dɪt].
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 47981, this pair ranks #17,242 of 75,631 scored Portuguese confusable pairs - among the most confusable pairs.
Orthographic DNA of del vs dit
Shared letters: d. Private to "del": el. Private to "dit": it.
"del" · 3 letters · shape CVC · "dit" · 3 letters · shape CVC
Frequency comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Can "del" and "dit" be used interchangeably?
Which is more common, "del" or "dit"?
Remembering del vs dit
The fastest way to pick the right one every time.
- Check the role first: if you need a contraction, it's “del”; for a pronoun, it's “dit”.
- See each word in full, definition, IPA, etymology and its other confusables. Full “del” entry
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