Which to use
“matas” is a noun and “matasse” is a verb - they look or sound alike but fill different roles in a sentence.
- #10,927
- “matas” frequency rank
- #21,806
- “matasse” frequency rank
- 32733
- confusion score
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Feature | matas | matasse |
|---|---|---|
| Definition | plural de mata | primeira e terceira pessoa do singular do pretérito imperfeito do modo subjuntivo do verbo matar |
Where the spellings diverge
Shared letters are muted; the letters that actually set matas and matasse apart are highlighted. They share 5 letters in sequence, which is exactly why the eye skips the difference.
Spelling & Dictionary Insight
These two trip readers on the page rather than in the ear: matas is /ˈma.tɐʃ/ while matasse is /ma.ˈta.sɪ/. Spoken aloud the problem disappears. In writing it persists, because they differ by 2 extra letter(s) - “matas” sits inside “matasse”, and the parts of speech differ too (noun vs verb), which is usually the fastest check. Our composite confusion score for this pair is 32733, derived from the frequency rank of both members and their visual similarity.
matas is recorded at frequency rank #10,927, classified as anoun, pronounced /ˈma.tɐʃ/. matasse is at rank #21,806, tagged as averb, pronounced /ma.ˈta.sɪ/.
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 32733, this pair ranks #34,970 of 75,631 scored Portuguese confusable pairs - roughly mid-pack for confusability.
Orthographic DNA of matas vs matasse
Shared letters: amst. Private to "matas": -. Private to "matasse": e.
"matas" · 5 letters · shape CVCVC · "matasse" · 7 letters · shape CVCVCCV
Known mistypes of this pair
Frequency comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Can "matas" and "matasse" be used interchangeably?
Which is more common, "matas" or "matasse"?
Remembering matas vs matasse
The fastest way to pick the right one every time.
- Check the role first: if you need a noun, it's “matas”; for a verb, it's “matasse”.
- See each word in full, definition, IPA, etymology and its other confusables. Full “matas” entry
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