Which to use
“receio” and “remédio” are a confusable Portuguese pair: similar on the page, but distinct in meaning, check the gloss before you choose.
- #6,578
- “receio” frequency rank
- #4,515
- “remédio” frequency rank
- 11093
- confusion score
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Feature | receio | remédio |
|---|---|---|
| Definition | medo | qualquer coisa que seja utilizada na cura ou atenuamento de algum problema |
Where the spellings diverge
Shared letters are muted; the letters that actually set receio and remédio apart are highlighted. They share 4 letters in sequence, which is exactly why the eye skips the difference.
Spelling & Dictionary Insight
receio and remédio form a confusable pair in the Portuguese index, two distinct headwords that are easily confused because they look alike, sound alike, or both. They differ by 1 letter(s) in length - close enough that the eye skips over the difference, far enough that meaning fully diverges. Our composite confusion score for this pair is 11093, derived from the frequency rank of both members and their visual similarity.
receio is recorded at frequency rank #6,578, classified as anoun, pronounced /Rɨ.ˈsɐj.u/. remédio is at rank #4,515, tagged as anoun, pronounced /χe.ˈmɛ.ʤju/ ouvir ^(fonte ?).
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 11093, this pair ranks #61,830 of 75,631 scored Portuguese confusable pairs - a relatively easy-to-tell-apart pair.
Frequency comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Can "receio" and "remédio" be used interchangeably?
Remembering receio vs remédio
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 “receio” entry
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