Which to use
“leme” is a noun and “ler” is a verb - they look or sound alike but fill different roles in a sentence.
- #12,478
- “leme” frequency rank
- #648
- “ler” frequency rank
- 13126
- confusion score
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Feature | leme | ler |
|---|---|---|
| Definition | superfície plana na parte traseira de um barco ou de um avião e que serve para os dirigir | interpretar o que está escrito |
Where the spellings diverge
Shared letters are muted; the letters that actually set leme and ler apart are highlighted. They share 2 letters in sequence, which is exactly why the eye skips the difference.
Spelling & Dictionary Insight
leme and ler form a confusable pair in the Portuguese index, two distinct headwords that are easily confused because they look alike, sound alike, or both. They differ by 1 letter(s) in length - close enough that the eye skips over the difference, far enough that meaning fully diverges. Our composite confusion score for this pair is 13126, derived from the frequency rank of both members and their visual similarity.
leme is recorded at frequency rank #12,478, classified as anoun, pronounced /ˈlɛ.mɨ/. ler is at rank #648, tagged as averb, pronounced /ˈleɾ/.
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 13126, this pair ranks #59,318 of 75,631 scored Portuguese confusable pairs - a relatively easy-to-tell-apart pair.
Frequency comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Can "leme" and "ler" be used interchangeably?
Remembering leme vs ler
The fastest way to pick the right one every time.
- Check the role first: if you need a noun, it's “leme”; for a verb, it's “ler”.
- See each word in full, definition, IPA, etymology and its other confusables. Full “leme” entry
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