Which to use
“mole” is an adjective and “molhe” is a noun - they look or sound alike but fill different roles in a sentence.
- #7,187
- “mole” frequency rank
- #32,269
- “molhe” frequency rank
- 39456
- confusion score
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Feature | mole | molhe |
|---|---|---|
| Definition | não duro | cais onde se pode atracar uma embarcação |
Where the spellings diverge
Shared letters are muted; the letters that actually set mole and molhe 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: mole is /ˈmɔ.lɨ/ while molhe is /ˈmɔ.ʎɨ/. 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 (adjective vs noun), which is usually the fastest check. Our composite confusion score for this pair is 39456, derived from the frequency rank of both members and their visual similarity.
mole is recorded at frequency rank #7,187, classified as anadj, pronounced /ˈmɔ.lɨ/. molhe is at rank #32,269, tagged as anoun, pronounced /ˈmɔ.ʎɨ/.
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 39456, this pair ranks #26,783 of 75,631 scored Portuguese confusable pairs - roughly mid-pack for confusability.
Orthographic DNA of mole vs molhe
Shared letters: elmo. Private to "mole": -. Private to "molhe": h.
"mole" · 4 letters · shape CVCV · "molhe" · 5 letters · shape CVCCV
Known mistypes of this pair
Frequency comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Can "mole" and "molhe" be used interchangeably?
Which is more common, "mole" or "molhe"?
Remembering mole vs molhe
The fastest way to pick the right one every time.
- Check the role first: if you need an adjective, it's “mole”; for a noun, it's “molhe”.
- See each word in full, definition, IPA, etymology and its other confusables. Full “mole” entry
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