Which to use
“faltar” and “filiar” are a confusable Portuguese pair: similar on the page, but distinct in meaning, check the gloss before you choose.
- #7,027
- “faltar” frequency rank
- #41,026
- “filiar” frequency rank
- 48053
- confusion score
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Feature | faltar | filiar |
|---|---|---|
| Definition | encontrar-se sem algo do que é preciso, haver falta de, não ter aquilo que é necessário | tomar como filho, adotar |
Where the spellings diverge
Shared letters are muted; the letters that actually set faltar and filiar apart are highlighted. They share 4 letters in sequence, which is exactly why the eye skips the difference.
Spelling & Dictionary Insight
A purely visual mix-up. faltar (/faɫ.ˈtaɾ/) and filiar (/fi.ˈljaɾ/) 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 48053, derived from the frequency rank of both members and their visual similarity.
faltar is recorded at frequency rank #7,027, classified as averb, pronounced /faɫ.ˈtaɾ/. filiar is at rank #41,026, tagged as averb, pronounced /fi.ˈljaɾ/.
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 48053, this pair ranks #17,161 of 75,631 scored Portuguese confusable pairs - among the most confusable pairs.
Orthographic DNA of faltar vs filiar
Shared letters: aflr. Private to "faltar": t. Private to "filiar": i.
"faltar" · 6 letters · shape CVCCVC · "filiar" · 6 letters · shape CVCVVC
Known mistypes of this pair
Frequency comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Can "faltar" and "filiar" be used interchangeably?
Which is more common, "faltar" or "filiar"?
Remembering faltar vs filiar
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 “faltar” entry
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