Which to use
“moldar” is a verb and “molde” is a noun - they look or sound alike but fill different roles in a sentence.
- #19,792
- “moldar” frequency rank
- #18,390
- “molde” frequency rank
- 38182
- confusion score
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Feature | moldar | molde |
|---|---|---|
| Definition | construir o molde de | 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 moldar and molde apart are highlighted. They share 4 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: moldar is /moɫ.ˈdaɾ/ while molde is /ˈmɔɫ.dɨ/. Spoken aloud the problem disappears. In writing it persists, because they differ by 1 letter(s) in length, and the parts of speech differ too (verb vs noun), which is usually the fastest check. Our composite confusion score for this pair is 38182, derived from the frequency rank of both members and their visual similarity.
moldar is recorded at frequency rank #19,792, classified as averb, pronounced /moɫ.ˈdaɾ/. 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 38182, this pair ranks #28,312 of 75,631 scored Portuguese confusable pairs - roughly mid-pack for confusability.
Orthographic DNA of moldar vs molde
Shared letters: dlmo. Private to "moldar": ar. Private to "molde": e.
"moldar" · 6 letters · shape CVCCVC · "molde" · 5 letters · shape CVCCV
Known mistypes of this pair
Frequency comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Can "moldar" and "molde" be used interchangeably?
Which is more common, "moldar" or "molde"?
Remembering moldar vs molde
The fastest way to pick the right one every time.
- Check the role first: if you need a verb, it's “moldar”; for a noun, it's “molde”.
- See each word in full, definition, IPA, etymology and its other confusables. Full “moldar” entry
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