Which to use
“queira” is a verb and “queixo” is a noun - they look or sound alike but fill different roles in a sentence.
- #2,393
- “queira” frequency rank
- #11,334
- “queixo” frequency rank
- 13727
- confusion score
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Feature | queira | queixo |
|---|---|---|
| Definition | terceira pessoa do singular do imperativo do verbo querer | qualquer das maxilas dos animais vertebrados |
Where the spellings diverge
Shared letters are muted; the letters that actually set queira and queixo apart are highlighted. They share 4 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: queira is averb and queixoanoun. On the page they share most of their letters but differ in 2 positions. Our composite confusion score for this pair is 13727, derived from the frequency rank of both members and their visual similarity.
queira is recorded at frequency rank #2,393, classified as averb. queixo is at rank #11,334, tagged as anoun, pronounced /ˈkejʃu/.
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 13727, this pair ranks #58,529 of 75,631 scored Portuguese confusable pairs - a relatively easy-to-tell-apart pair.
Orthographic DNA of queira vs queixo
Shared letters: eiqu. Private to "queira": ar. Private to "queixo": ox.
"queira" · 6 letters · shape CVVVCV · "queixo" · 6 letters · shape CVVVCV
Known mistypes of this pair
Frequency comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Can "queira" and "queixo" be used interchangeably?
Which is more common, "queira" or "queixo"?
Remembering queira vs queixo
The fastest way to pick the right one every time.
- Check the role first: if you need a verb, it's “queira”; for a noun, it's “queixo”.
- See each word in full, definition, IPA, etymology and its other confusables. Full “queira” entry
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