Which to use
“opa” is an intj and “opção” is a noun - they look or sound alike but fill different roles in a sentence.
- #11,690
- “opa” frequency rank
- #1,501
- “opção” frequency rank
- 13191
- confusion score
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Feature | opa | opção |
|---|---|---|
| Definition | acusa o reconhecimento de um pequeno erro | ato de optar |
Where the spellings diverge
Shared letters are muted; the letters that actually set opa and opção apart are highlighted. They share 2 letters 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: opa is anintj and opçãoanoun. On the page they differ by 2 letter(s) in length. Our composite confusion score for this pair is 13191, derived from the frequency rank of both members and their visual similarity.
opa is recorded at frequency rank #11,690, classified as anintj. opção is at rank #1,501, tagged as anoun, pronounced /ɔ.ˈpsɐ̃w̃/.
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 13191, this pair ranks #59,242 of 75,631 scored Portuguese confusable pairs - a relatively easy-to-tell-apart pair.
Orthographic DNA of opa vs opção
Shared letters: op. Private to "opa": a. Private to "opção": ãç.
"opa" · 3 letters · shape VCV · "opção" · 5 letters · shape VCCVV
Frequency comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Can "opa" and "opção" be used interchangeably?
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Remembering opa vs opção
The fastest way to pick the right one every time.
- Check the role first: if you need an intj, it's “opa”; for a noun, it's “opção”.
- See each word in full, definition, IPA, etymology and its other confusables. Full “opa” entry
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