Which to use
“ioga” and “irmã” are a confusable Portuguese pair: similar on the page, but distinct in meaning, check the gloss before you choose.
- #22,695
- “ioga” frequency rank
- #939
- “irmã” frequency rank
- 23634
- confusion score
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Feature | ioga | irmã |
|---|---|---|
| Definition | sistema religioso-filosófico da Índia, que busca a união do indivíduo com o divino | aquela que em relação a outrem, possui os dois pais (o mesmo pai e a mesma mãe ao mesmo tempo) em comum |
Where the spellings diverge
Shared letters are muted; the letters that actually set ioga and irmã apart are highlighted. They share 1 letter in sequence, which is exactly why the eye skips the difference.
Spelling & Dictionary Insight
A purely visual mix-up. ioga (/"yo.g6/) and irmã (/iɾ.ˈmɐ̃/) 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 3 positions. Our composite confusion score for this pair is 23634, derived from the frequency rank of both members and their visual similarity.
ioga is recorded at frequency rank #22,695, classified as anoun, pronounced /"yo.g6/. irmã is at rank #939, tagged as anoun, pronounced /iɾ.ˈmɐ̃/.
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 23634, this pair ranks #46,157 of 75,631 scored Portuguese confusable pairs - roughly mid-pack for confusability.
Orthographic DNA of ioga vs irmã
Shared letters: i. Private to "ioga": ago. Private to "irmã": mrã.
"ioga" · 4 letters · shape VVCV · "irmã" · 4 letters · shape VCCV
Known mistypes of this pair
- ioga ← igoa · ioag · iogga · oiga
Frequency comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Can "ioga" and "irmã" be used interchangeably?
Which is more common, "ioga" or "irmã"?
Remembering ioga vs irmã
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 “ioga” entry
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