Which to use
“nad” is a preposition and “non” is an adverb - they look or sound alike but fill different roles in a sentence.
- #33,954
- “nad” frequency rank
- #6,793
- “non” frequency rank
- 40747
- confusion score
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Feature | nad | non |
|---|---|---|
| Definition | em cima, acima de | não |
Where the spellings diverge
Shared letters are muted; the letters that actually set nad and non apart are highlighted. They share 1 letter in sequence, which is exactly why the eye skips the difference.
Spelling & Dictionary Insight
Our dataset has no pronunciation recorded for both members, so the reliable separator here is grammatical: nad is apreposition and nonanadverb. On the page they share most of their letters but differ in 2 positions. Our composite confusion score for this pair is 40747, derived from the frequency rank of both members and their visual similarity.
nad is recorded at frequency rank #33,954, classified as aprep, pronounced /ˈnat/ ouvir^(fonte ?). non is at rank #6,793, tagged as anadv.
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 40747, this pair ranks #25,303 of 75,631 scored Portuguese confusable pairs - roughly mid-pack for confusability.
Orthographic DNA of nad vs non
Shared letters: n. Private to "nad": ad. Private to "non": o.
"nad" · 3 letters · shape CVC · "non" · 3 letters · shape CVC
Frequency comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Can "nad" and "non" be used interchangeably?
Which is more common, "nad" or "non"?
Remembering nad vs non
The fastest way to pick the right one every time.
- Check the role first: if you need a preposition, it's “nad”; for an adverb, it's “non”.
- See each word in full, definition, IPA, etymology and its other confusables. Full “nad” entry
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