Which to use
“model” and “molde” are a confusable Portuguese pair: similar on the page, but distinct in meaning, check the gloss before you choose.
- #17,860
- “model” frequency rank
- #18,390
- “molde” frequency rank
- 36250
- confusion score
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Feature | model | molde |
|---|---|---|
| Definition | modelo | modelo escavado, próprio para reproduzir uma escultura através do enchimento com metal ou vidro fundido, gesso ou cimento; forma |
Where the spellings diverge
Shared letters are muted; the letters that actually set model and molde apart are highlighted. They share 4 letters in sequence, which is exactly why the eye skips the difference.
Spelling & Dictionary Insight
model and molde form a confusable pair in the Portuguese index, two distinct headwords that are easily confused because they look alike, sound alike, or both. They are an anagram pair: the same letters reordered - close enough that the eye skips over the difference, far enough that meaning fully diverges. Our composite confusion score for this pair is 36250, derived from the frequency rank of both members and their visual similarity.
model is recorded at frequency rank #17,860, classified as anoun, pronounced /mo.dǝl/. molde is at rank #18,390, tagged as anoun, pronounced /ˈmɔɫ.dɨ/.
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 36250, this pair ranks #30,616 of 75,631 scored Portuguese confusable pairs - roughly mid-pack for confusability.
Frequency comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Can "model" and "molde" be used interchangeably?
Remembering model vs molde
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 “model” entry
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