Which to use
“pata” and “poda” are a confusable Portuguese pair: similar on the page, but distinct in meaning, check the gloss before you choose.
- #15,417
- “pata” frequency rank
- #37,471
- “poda” frequency rank
- 52888
- confusion score
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Feature | pata | poda |
|---|---|---|
| Definition | a fêmea do pato | corte dos ramos das árvores ou arbustos, ação de podar |
Where the spellings diverge
Shared letters are muted; the letters that actually set pata and poda apart are highlighted. They share 2 letters in sequence, which is exactly why the eye skips the difference.
Spelling & Dictionary Insight
A purely visual mix-up. pata (/ˈpa.tɐ/) and poda (/ˈpɔ.dɐ/) are said differently, so reading them aloud is the quickest way to catch the wrong one. On the page they stay close: they share most of their letters but differ in 2 positions. Our composite confusion score for this pair is 52888, derived from the frequency rank of both members and their visual similarity.
pata is recorded at frequency rank #15,417, classified as anoun, pronounced /ˈpa.tɐ/. poda is at rank #37,471, tagged as anoun, pronounced /ˈpɔ.dɐ/.
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 52888, this pair ranks #12,418 of 75,631 scored Portuguese confusable pairs - among the most confusable pairs.
Orthographic DNA of pata vs poda
Shared letters: ap. Private to "pata": t. Private to "poda": do.
"pata" · 4 letters · shape CVCV · "poda" · 4 letters · shape CVCV
Known mistypes of this pair
Frequency comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Can "pata" and "poda" be used interchangeably?
Which is more common, "pata" or "poda"?
Remembering pata vs poda
The fastest way to pick the right one every time.
- Read both glosses above and match the meaning you intend, only context separates this pair.
- See each word in full, definition, IPA, etymology and its other confusables. Full “pata” entry
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