Which to use
“dez” is an adjective and “diez” is a num - they look or sound alike but fill different roles in a sentence.
- #771
- “dez” frequency rank
- #44,810
- “diez” frequency rank
- 45581
- confusion score
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Feature | dez | diez |
|---|---|---|
| Definition | dotado de bons atributos | o número dez |
Where the spellings diverge
Shared letters are muted; the letters that actually set dez and diez apart are highlighted. They share 3 letters in sequence, which is exactly why the eye skips the difference.
Spelling & Dictionary Insight
These two trip readers on the page rather than in the ear: dez is /ˈdɛʃ/ while diez is /dĭeθ/ ouvir^(fonte ?). Spoken aloud the problem disappears. In writing it persists, because they differ by 1 letter(s) in length, and the parts of speech differ too (adjective vs num), which is usually the fastest check. Our composite confusion score for this pair is 45581, derived from the frequency rank of both members and their visual similarity.
dez is recorded at frequency rank #771, classified as anadj, pronounced /ˈdɛʃ/. diez is at rank #44,810, tagged as anum, pronounced /dĭeθ/ ouvir^(fonte ?).
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 45581, this pair ranks #19,807 of 75,631 scored Portuguese confusable pairs - roughly mid-pack for confusability.
Orthographic DNA of dez vs diez
Shared letters: dez. Private to "dez": -. Private to "diez": i.
"dez" · 3 letters · shape CVC · "diez" · 4 letters · shape CVVC
Known mistypes of this pair
- diez ← ddiez · deiz · diezz · idez
Frequency comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Can "dez" and "diez" be used interchangeably?
Which is more common, "dez" or "diez"?
Remembering dez vs diez
The fastest way to pick the right one every time.
- Check the role first: if you need an adjective, it's “dez”; for a num, it's “diez”.
- See each word in full, definition, IPA, etymology and its other confusables. Full “dez” entry
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