Which to use
“saiu” is a verb and “si” is a pronoun - they look or sound alike but fill different roles in a sentence.
- #1,035
- “saiu” frequency rank
- #482
- “si” frequency rank
- 1517
- confusion score
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Feature | saiu | si |
|---|---|---|
| Definition | Terceira pessoa do singular do pretérito perfeito do indicativo do verbo sair. | refere-se à terceira pessoa, indica reflexividade e é usado após preposição (a, de, em, contra, sobre, por, etc., exceto com) |
Where the spellings diverge
Shared letters are muted; the letters that actually set saiu and si apart are highlighted. They share 2 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: saiu is averb and siapronoun. On the page they differ by 2 letter(s) in length. Our composite confusion score for this pair is 1517, derived from the frequency rank of both members and their visual similarity.
saiu is recorded at frequency rank #1,035, classified as averb. si is at rank #482, tagged as apron, pronounced /ˈsi/.
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 1517, this pair ranks #74,037 of 75,631 scored Portuguese confusable pairs - a relatively easy-to-tell-apart pair.
Orthographic DNA of saiu vs si
Shared letters: is. Private to "saiu": au. Private to "si": -.
"saiu" · 4 letters · shape CVVV · "si" · 2 letters · shape CV
Known mistypes of this pair
- saiu ← asiu · saui · siau · ssaiu
Frequency comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Can "saiu" and "si" be used interchangeably?
Which is more common, "saiu" or "si"?
Remembering saiu vs si
The fastest way to pick the right one every time.
- Check the role first: if you need a verb, it's “saiu”; for a pronoun, it's “si”.
- See each word in full, definition, IPA, etymology and its other confusables. Full “saiu” entry
- Browse more pairs most likely to be confused. Most confusable