Which to use
“saiu” is a verb and “são” is an adjective - they look or sound alike but fill different roles in a sentence.
- #1,035
- “saiu” frequency rank
- #34
- “são” frequency rank
- 1069
- confusion score
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Feature | saiu | são |
|---|---|---|
| Definition | Terceira pessoa do singular do pretérito perfeito do indicativo do verbo sair. | saudável |
Where the spellings diverge
Shared letters are muted; the letters that actually set saiu and são apart are highlighted. They share 1 letter 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: saiu is averb and sãoanadjective. On the page they differ by 1 letter(s) in length. Our composite confusion score for this pair is 1069, derived from the frequency rank of both members and their visual similarity.
saiu is recorded at frequency rank #1,035, classified as averb. são is at rank #34, tagged as anadj, pronounced /ˈsɐ̃w̃/.
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 1069, this pair ranks #74,560 of 75,631 scored Portuguese confusable pairs - a relatively easy-to-tell-apart pair.
Orthographic DNA of saiu vs são
Shared letters: s. Private to "saiu": aiu. Private to "são": oã.
"saiu" · 4 letters · shape CVVV · "são" · 3 letters · shape CVV
Known mistypes of this pair
- saiu ← asiu · saui · siau · ssaiu
Frequency comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Can "saiu" and "são" be used interchangeably?
Which is more common, "saiu" or "são"?
Remembering saiu vs são
The fastest way to pick the right one every time.
- Check the role first: if you need a verb, it's “saiu”; for an adjective, it's “são”.
- See each word in full, definition, IPA, etymology and its other confusables. Full “saiu” entry
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