Which to use
“demónio” and “domínio” are a confusable Portuguese pair: similar on the page, but distinct in meaning, check the gloss before you choose.
- #37,746
- “demónio” frequency rank
- #1,812
- “domínio” frequency rank
- 39558
- confusion score
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Feature | demónio | domínio |
|---|---|---|
| Definition | na mitologia cristã, o ser que personaliza o mal e desafia a Deus | direito de propriedade sobre alguma coisa |
Where the spellings diverge
Shared letters are muted; the letters that actually set demónio and domínio apart are highlighted. They share 5 letters in sequence, which is exactly why the eye skips the difference.
Spelling & Dictionary Insight
A purely visual mix-up. demónio (/dɨ.ˈmɔ.nju/) and domínio (/du.ˈmi.nju/) 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 39558, derived from the frequency rank of both members and their visual similarity.
demónio is recorded at frequency rank #37,746, classified as anoun, pronounced /dɨ.ˈmɔ.nju/. domínio is at rank #1,812, tagged as anoun, pronounced /du.ˈmi.nju/.
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 39558, this pair ranks #26,668 of 75,631 scored Portuguese confusable pairs - roughly mid-pack for confusability.
Orthographic DNA of demónio vs domínio
Shared letters: dimno. Private to "demónio": eó. Private to "domínio": í.
"demónio" · 7 letters · shape CVCVCVV · "domínio" · 7 letters · shape CVCVCVV
Frequency comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Can "demónio" and "domínio" be used interchangeably?
Which is more common, "demónio" or "domínio"?
Remembering demónio vs domínio
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 “demónio” entry
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