Which to use
“densa” is an adjective and “dente” is a noun - they look or sound alike but fill different roles in a sentence.
- #16,029
- “densa” frequency rank
- #5,404
- “dente” frequency rank
- 21433
- confusion score
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Feature | densa | dente |
|---|---|---|
| Definition | forma feminina de denso | estrutura calcárea, dura, geralmente esmaltada, presente na boca dos animais vertebrados, usada para cortar, arrancar, triturar e moer alimentos, assim como para defesa e ataque |
Where the spellings diverge
Shared letters are muted; the letters that actually set densa and dente apart are highlighted. They share 3 letters 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: densa is anadjective and denteanoun. On the page they share most of their letters but differ in 2 positions. Our composite confusion score for this pair is 21433, derived from the frequency rank of both members and their visual similarity.
densa is recorded at frequency rank #16,029, classified as anadj, pronounced /ˈdẽ.sɐ/. dente is at rank #5,404, tagged as anoun.
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 21433, this pair ranks #48,832 of 75,631 scored Portuguese confusable pairs - roughly mid-pack for confusability.
Orthographic DNA of densa vs dente
Shared letters: den. Private to "densa": as. Private to "dente": t.
"densa" · 5 letters · shape CVCCV · "dente" · 5 letters · shape CVCCV
Known mistypes of this pair
Frequency comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Can "densa" and "dente" be used interchangeably?
Which is more common, "densa" or "dente"?
Remembering densa vs dente
The fastest way to pick the right one every time.
- Check the role first: if you need an adjective, it's “densa”; for a noun, it's “dente”.
- See each word in full, definition, IPA, etymology and its other confusables. Full “densa” entry
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