Which to use
“imitar” is a verb and “ímpar” is an adjective - they look or sound alike but fill different roles in a sentence.
- #12,694
- “imitar” frequency rank
- #16,650
- “ímpar” frequency rank
- 29344
- confusion score
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Feature | imitar | ímpar |
|---|---|---|
| Definition | fazer exatamente o que faz uma pessoa ou animal | que não é divisível por dois (diz-se de número) |
Where the spellings diverge
Shared letters are muted; the letters that actually set imitar and ímpar apart are highlighted. They share 3 letters in sequence, which is exactly why the eye skips the difference.
Spelling & Dictionary Insight
Our dataset has no pronunciation recorded for both members, so the reliable separator here is grammatical: imitar is averb and ímparanadjective. On the page they differ by 1 letter(s) in length. Our composite confusion score for this pair is 29344, derived from the frequency rank of both members and their visual similarity.
imitar is recorded at frequency rank #12,694, classified as averb, pronounced /i.mi.ˈtaɾ/. ímpar is at rank #16,650, tagged as anadj.
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 29344, this pair ranks #39,323 of 75,631 scored Portuguese confusable pairs - roughly mid-pack for confusability.
Orthographic DNA of imitar vs ímpar
Shared letters: amr. Private to "imitar": it. Private to "ímpar": pí.
"imitar" · 6 letters · shape VCVCVC · "ímpar" · 5 letters · shape VCCVC
Known mistypes of this pair
- imitar ← iimtar · imiatr · imitarr · imitra · imittar · immitar · imtiar · miitar
Frequency comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Can "imitar" and "ímpar" be used interchangeably?
Which is more common, "imitar" or "ímpar"?
Remembering imitar vs ímpar
The fastest way to pick the right one every time.
- Check the role first: if you need a verb, it's “imitar”; for an adjective, it's “ímpar”.
- See each word in full, definition, IPA, etymology and its other confusables. Full “imitar” entry
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