Which to use
“eterno” and “externo” are a confusable Portuguese pair: similar on the page, but distinct in meaning, check the gloss before you choose.
- #5,945
- “eterno” frequency rank
- #6,420
- “externo” frequency rank
- 12365
- confusion score
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Feature | eterno | externo |
|---|---|---|
| Definition | que não tem princípio nem terá fim | que está do lado de fora |
Where the spellings diverge
Shared letters are muted; the letters that actually set eterno and externo apart are highlighted. They share 6 letters in sequence, which is exactly why the eye skips the difference.
Spelling & Dictionary Insight
eterno and externo are indexed as a confusable Portuguese pair. We have no recorded pronunciation or part of speech for both members, so the spelling overlap is what we can show you: they differ by 1 letter(s) in length. Our composite confusion score for this pair is 12365, derived from the frequency rank of both members and their visual similarity.
eterno is recorded at frequency rank #5,945, classified as anadj. externo is at rank #6,420, tagged as anadj, pronounced /ɪs.ˈter.nu/.
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 12365, this pair ranks #60,255 of 75,631 scored Portuguese confusable pairs - a relatively easy-to-tell-apart pair.
Orthographic DNA of eterno vs externo
Shared letters: enort. Private to "eterno": -. Private to "externo": x.
"eterno" · 6 letters · shape VCVCCV · "externo" · 7 letters · shape VCCVCCV
Known mistypes of this pair
Frequency comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Can "eterno" and "externo" be used interchangeably?
Which is more common, "eterno" or "externo"?
Remembering eterno vs externo
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 “eterno” entry
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