Which to use
“gota” and “grua” are a confusable Portuguese pair: similar on the page, but distinct in meaning, check the gloss before you choose.
- #7,162
- “gota” frequency rank
- #47,917
- “grua” frequency rank
- 55079
- confusion score
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Feature | gota | grua |
|---|---|---|
| Definition | fragmento globular de um líquido | aparelho usado para levantar pesos |
Where the spellings diverge
Shared letters are muted; the letters that actually set gota and grua apart are highlighted. They share 2 letters in sequence, which is exactly why the eye skips the difference.
Spelling & Dictionary Insight
A purely visual mix-up. gota (/ˈɡo.tɐ/) and grua (/ˈɡɾu.ɐ/) 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 55079, derived from the frequency rank of both members and their visual similarity.
gota is recorded at frequency rank #7,162, classified as anoun, pronounced /ˈɡo.tɐ/. grua is at rank #47,917, tagged as anoun, pronounced /ˈɡɾu.ɐ/.
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 55079, this pair ranks #10,818 of 75,631 scored Portuguese confusable pairs - among the most confusable pairs.
Orthographic DNA of gota vs grua
Shared letters: ag. Private to "gota": ot. Private to "grua": ru.
"gota" · 4 letters · shape CVCV · "grua" · 4 letters · shape CCVV
Known mistypes of this pair
Frequency comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Can "gota" and "grua" be used interchangeably?
Which is more common, "gota" or "grua"?
Remembering gota vs grua
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 “gota” entry
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