Which to use
“isto” and “it” are a confusable Portuguese pair: similar on the page, but distinct in meaning, check the gloss before you choose.
- #349
- “isto” frequency rank
- #1,934
- “it” frequency rank
- 2283
- confusion score
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Feature | isto | it |
|---|---|---|
| Definition | indica algo que está próximo a quem fala ou assunto de que se fala | caso nominativo da terceira pessoa neutra do singular, ele, ela, ile |
Where the spellings diverge
Shared letters are muted; the letters that actually set isto and it 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. isto (/ˈis.tu/) and it (/ɪt/) are said differently, so reading them aloud is the quickest way to catch the wrong one. On the page they stay close: they differ by 2 letter(s) in length. Our composite confusion score for this pair is 2283, derived from the frequency rank of both members and their visual similarity.
isto is recorded at frequency rank #349, classified as apron, pronounced /ˈis.tu/. it is at rank #1,934, tagged as apron, pronounced /ɪt/.
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 2283, this pair ranks #73,144 of 75,631 scored Portuguese confusable pairs - a relatively easy-to-tell-apart pair.
Orthographic DNA of isto vs it
Shared letters: it. Private to "isto": os. Private to "it": -.
"isto" · 4 letters · shape VCCV · "it" · 2 letters · shape VC
Known mistypes of this pair
- isto ← isot · issto · istto · itso
Frequency comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Can "isto" and "it" be used interchangeably?
Which is more common, "isto" or "it"?
Remembering isto vs it
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 “isto” entry
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