Which to use
“para” is a preposition and “parts” is an adjective - they look or sound alike but fill different roles in a sentence.
- #10
- “para” frequency rank
- #30,666
- “parts” frequency rank
- 30676
- confusion score
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Feature | para | parts |
|---|---|---|
| Definition | exprime fim, destino, lugar, tempo, direção etc | forma plural de part |
Where the spellings diverge
Shared letters are muted; the letters that actually set para and parts apart are highlighted. They share 3 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: para is /ˈpɐ.ɾɐ/ while parts is /ˈpalts/. 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 (preposition vs adjective), which is usually the fastest check. Our composite confusion score for this pair is 30676, derived from the frequency rank of both members and their visual similarity.
para is recorded at frequency rank #10, classified as aprep, pronounced /ˈpɐ.ɾɐ/. parts is at rank #30,666, tagged as anadj, pronounced /ˈpalts/.
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 30676, this pair ranks #37,604 of 75,631 scored Portuguese confusable pairs - roughly mid-pack for confusability.
Orthographic DNA of para vs parts
Shared letters: apr. Private to "para": -. Private to "parts": st.
"para" · 4 letters · shape CVCV · "parts" · 5 letters · shape CVCCC
Known mistypes of this pair
Frequency comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Can "para" and "parts" be used interchangeably?
Which is more common, "para" or "parts"?
Remembering para vs parts
The fastest way to pick the right one every time.
- Check the role first: if you need a preposition, it's “para”; for an adjective, it's “parts”.
- See each word in full, definition, IPA, etymology and its other confusables. Full “para” entry
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