Which to use
“domingo” and “domínio” are a confusable Portuguese pair: similar on the page, but distinct in meaning, check the gloss before you choose.
- #889
- “domingo” frequency rank
- #1,812
- “domínio” frequency rank
- 2701
- confusion score
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Feature | domingo | domínio |
|---|---|---|
| Definition | denominação dada ao último ou primeiro dia do calendário semanal em português; é o dia que vem depois de sábado e antes de segunda-feira | direito de propriedade sobre alguma coisa |
Where the spellings diverge
Shared letters are muted; the letters that actually set domingo 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. domingo (/du.ˈmĩ.ɡu/) 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 2701, derived from the frequency rank of both members and their visual similarity.
domingo is recorded at frequency rank #889, classified as anoun, pronounced /du.ˈmĩ.ɡu/. 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 2701, this pair ranks #72,591 of 75,631 scored Portuguese confusable pairs - a relatively easy-to-tell-apart pair.
Orthographic DNA of domingo vs domínio
Shared letters: dimno. Private to "domingo": g. Private to "domínio": í.
"domingo" · 7 letters · shape CVCVCCV · "domínio" · 7 letters · shape CVCVCVV
Known mistypes of this pair
- domingo ← ddomingo · dmoingo · doimngo · domigno · dominggo · dominngo · dominog · dommingo
Frequency comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Can "domingo" and "domínio" be used interchangeably?
Which is more common, "domingo" or "domínio"?
Remembering domingo 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 “domingo” entry
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