Which to use
“gasto” and “grato” are a confusable Portuguese pair: similar on the page, but distinct in meaning, check the gloss before you choose.
- #7,644
- “gasto” frequency rank
- #8,345
- “grato” frequency rank
- 15989
- confusion score
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Feature | gasto | grato |
|---|---|---|
| Definition | diz-se daquilo que sofreu um processo de erosão, desgaste | qualidade de quem tem gratidão, que está agradecido, reconhecido: |
Where the spellings diverge
Shared letters are muted; the letters that actually set gasto and grato 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. gasto (\'gas.tu\) and grato (/ˈɡɾa.tu/) 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 15989, derived from the frequency rank of both members and their visual similarity.
gasto is recorded at frequency rank #7,644, classified as anadj, pronounced \'gas.tu\. grato is at rank #8,345, tagged as anadj, pronounced /ˈɡɾa.tu/.
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 15989, this pair ranks #55,694 of 75,631 scored Portuguese confusable pairs - roughly mid-pack for confusability.
Orthographic DNA of gasto vs grato
Shared letters: agot. Private to "gasto": s. Private to "grato": r.
"gasto" · 5 letters · shape CVCCV · "grato" · 5 letters · shape CCVCV
Known mistypes of this pair
Frequency comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Can "gasto" and "grato" be used interchangeably?
Which is more common, "gasto" or "grato"?
Remembering gasto vs grato
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 “gasto” entry
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