Which to use
“maré” and “mercê” are a confusable Portuguese pair: similar on the page, but distinct in meaning, check the gloss before you choose.
- #7,659
- “maré” frequency rank
- #14,186
- “mercê” frequency rank
- 21845
- confusion score
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Feature | maré | mercê |
|---|---|---|
| Definition | movimento periódico de subida e descida das águas do mar | paga, soldada, preço ou recompensa por algum trabalho ou serviço |
Where the spellings diverge
Shared letters are muted; the letters that actually set maré and mercê apart are highlighted. They share 2 letters in sequence, which is exactly why the eye skips the difference.
Spelling & Dictionary Insight
maré and mercê are indexed as a confusable Portuguese pair. We have no recorded pronunciation or part of speech for both members, so the spelling overlap is what we can show you: they differ by 1 letter(s) in length. Our composite confusion score for this pair is 21845, derived from the frequency rank of both members and their visual similarity.
maré is recorded at frequency rank #7,659, classified as anoun, pronounced /mɐ.ˈɾɛ/. mercê is at rank #14,186, tagged as anoun.
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 21845, this pair ranks #48,319 of 75,631 scored Portuguese confusable pairs - roughly mid-pack for confusability.
Orthographic DNA of maré vs mercê
Shared letters: mr. Private to "maré": aé. Private to "mercê": ceê.
"maré" · 4 letters · shape CVCV · "mercê" · 5 letters · shape CVCCV
Frequency comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Can "maré" and "mercê" be used interchangeably?
Which is more common, "maré" or "mercê"?
Remembering maré vs mercê
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 “maré” entry
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