Which to use
“sobrar” is a verb and “sóbrio” is an adjective - they look or sound alike but fill different roles in a sentence.
- #19,849
- “sobrar” frequency rank
- #19,003
- “sóbrio” frequency rank
- 38852
- confusion score
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Feature | sobrar | sóbrio |
|---|---|---|
| Definition | subsistir como resto, sobra ou remanescente; existir ou estar ainda disponível; conservar-se, ficar, restar, permanecer | sério, discreto |
Where the spellings diverge
Shared letters are muted; the letters that actually set sobrar and sóbrio apart are highlighted. They share 3 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: sobrar is averb and sóbrioanadjective. On the page they share most of their letters but differ in 3 positions. Our composite confusion score for this pair is 38852, derived from the frequency rank of both members and their visual similarity.
sobrar is recorded at frequency rank #19,849, classified as averb, pronounced /su.ˈbɾaɾ/. sóbrio is at rank #19,003, tagged as anadj.
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 38852, this pair ranks #27,526 of 75,631 scored Portuguese confusable pairs - roughly mid-pack for confusability.
Orthographic DNA of sobrar vs sóbrio
Shared letters: bors. Private to "sobrar": a. Private to "sóbrio": ió.
"sobrar" · 6 letters · shape CVCCVC · "sóbrio" · 6 letters · shape CVCCVV
Known mistypes of this pair
- sobrar ← osbrar · sborar · sobarr · sobbrar · sobrarr · sobrra · sobrrar · sorbar
Frequency comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Can "sobrar" and "sóbrio" be used interchangeably?
Which is more common, "sobrar" or "sóbrio"?
Remembering sobrar vs sóbrio
The fastest way to pick the right one every time.
- Check the role first: if you need a verb, it's “sobrar”; for an adjective, it's “sóbrio”.
- See each word in full, definition, IPA, etymology and its other confusables. Full “sobrar” entry
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