Which to use
“mãos” is a noun and “map” is a verb - they look or sound alike but fill different roles in a sentence.
- #761
- “mãos” frequency rank
- #18,636
- “map” frequency rank
- 19397
- confusion score
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Feature | mãos | map |
|---|---|---|
| Definition | plural de mão | mapear |
Where the spellings diverge
Shared letters are muted; the letters that actually set mãos and map apart are highlighted. They share 1 letter 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: mãos is anoun and mapaverb. On the page they differ by 1 letter(s) in length. Our composite confusion score for this pair is 19397, derived from the frequency rank of both members and their visual similarity.
mãos is recorded at frequency rank #761, classified as anoun, pronounced /ˈmɐ̃w̃ʃ/. map is at rank #18,636, tagged as averb.
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 19397, this pair ranks #51,333 of 75,631 scored Portuguese confusable pairs - roughly mid-pack for confusability.
Orthographic DNA of mãos vs map
Shared letters: m. Private to "mãos": osã. Private to "map": ap.
"mãos" · 4 letters · shape CVVC · "map" · 3 letters · shape CVC
Frequency comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Can "mãos" and "map" be used interchangeably?
Which is more common, "mãos" or "map"?
Remembering mãos vs map
The fastest way to pick the right one every time.
- Check the role first: if you need a noun, it's “mãos”; for a verb, it's “map”.
- See each word in full, definition, IPA, etymology and its other confusables. Full “mãos” entry
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