Which to use
“iam” and “imi” are a confusable Portuguese pair: similar on the page, but distinct in meaning, check the gloss before you choose.
- #4,823
- “iam” frequency rank
- #47,938
- “imi” frequency rank
- 52761
- confusion score
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Feature | iam | imi |
|---|---|---|
| Definition | terceira pessoa do plural do pretérito imperfeito do indicativo do verbo ir | terceira pessoa do singular do passado do indicativo do verbo imeä: |
Where the spellings diverge
Shared letters are muted; the letters that actually set iam and imi 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. iam (/ˈi.am/, /ˈi.ɑm/) and imi (/ˈi.mi/) 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 52761, derived from the frequency rank of both members and their visual similarity.
iam is recorded at frequency rank #4,823, classified as averb, pronounced /ˈi.am/, /ˈi.ɑm/. imi is at rank #47,938, tagged as averb, pronounced /ˈi.mi/.
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 52761, this pair ranks #12,517 of 75,631 scored Portuguese confusable pairs - among the most confusable pairs.
Orthographic DNA of iam vs imi
Shared letters: im. Private to "iam": a. Private to "imi": -.
"iam" · 3 letters · shape VVC · "imi" · 3 letters · shape VCV
Frequency comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Can "iam" and "imi" be used interchangeably?
Which is more common, "iam" or "imi"?
Remembering iam vs imi
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 “iam” entry
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