Which to use
“pródigo” and “provido” are a confusable Portuguese pair: similar on the page, but distinct in meaning, check the gloss before you choose.
- #38,872
- “pródigo” frequency rank
- #42,625
- “provido” frequency rank
- 81497
- confusion score
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Feature | pródigo | provido |
|---|---|---|
| Definition | diz-se de quem dissipa imoderadamente os próprios bens | munido, fornecido, fornido |
Where the spellings diverge
Shared letters are muted; the letters that actually set pródigo and provido apart are highlighted. They share 4 letters in sequence, which is exactly why the eye skips the difference.
Spelling & Dictionary Insight
A purely visual mix-up. pródigo (/ˈpɾɔ.di.ɡu/) and provido (/pɾu.ˈvi.du/) 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 3 positions. Our composite confusion score for this pair is 81497, derived from the frequency rank of both members and their visual similarity.
pródigo is recorded at frequency rank #38,872, classified as anadj, pronounced /ˈpɾɔ.di.ɡu/. provido is at rank #42,625, tagged as anadj, pronounced /pɾu.ˈvi.du/.
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 81497, this pair ranks #1,156 of 75,631 scored Portuguese confusable pairs - among the most confusable pairs.
Orthographic DNA of pródigo vs provido
Shared letters: diopr. Private to "pródigo": gó. Private to "provido": v.
"pródigo" · 7 letters · shape CCVCVCV · "provido" · 7 letters · shape CCVCVCV
Known mistypes of this pair
- provido ← porvido · pprovido · proivdo · provdio · providdo · proviod · provvido · prrovido
Frequency comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Can "pródigo" and "provido" be used interchangeably?
Which is more common, "pródigo" or "provido"?
Remembering pródigo vs provido
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 “pródigo” entry
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