Which to use
“Ema” is a noun and “está” is a verb - they look or sound alike but fill different roles in a sentence.
- #19,695
- “Ema” frequency rank
- #45
- “está” frequency rank
- 19740
- confusion score
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Feature | Ema | está |
|---|---|---|
| Definition | prenome feminino | terceira pessoa do verbo estar no presente do indicativo; indica condição temporária |
Where the spellings diverge
Shared letters are muted; the letters that actually set Ema and está 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: Ema is anoun and estáaverb. On the page they differ by 1 letter(s) in length. Our composite confusion score for this pair is 19740, derived from the frequency rank of both members and their visual similarity.
Ema is recorded at frequency rank #19,695, classified as anoun, pronounced /ˈẽ.mɐ/. está is at rank #45, tagged as averb.
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 19740, this pair ranks #50,917 of 75,631 scored Portuguese confusable pairs - roughly mid-pack for confusability.
Orthographic DNA of Ema vs está
Shared letters: e. Private to "Ema": am. Private to "está": stá.
"Ema" · 3 letters · shape VCV · "está" · 4 letters · shape VCCV
Frequency comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
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Remembering Ema vs está
The fastest way to pick the right one every time.
- Check the role first: if you need a noun, it's “Ema”; for a verb, it's “está”.
- See each word in full, definition, IPA, etymology and its other confusables. Full “Ema” entry
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