Which to use
“sós” is an adjective and “sus” is an intj - they look or sound alike but fill different roles in a sentence.
- #16,887
- “sós” frequency rank
- #7,578
- “sus” frequency rank
- 24465
- confusion score
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Feature | sós | sus |
|---|---|---|
| Definition | plural de só | interjeição que demonstra impaciência (século XVI) |
Where the spellings diverge
Shared letters are muted; the letters that actually set sós and sus 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: sós is anadjective and susanintj. On the page they differ by a single letter - ó in “sós” becomes u in “sus”. Our composite confusion score for this pair is 24465, derived from the frequency rank of both members and their visual similarity.
sós is recorded at frequency rank #16,887, classified as anadj. sus is at rank #7,578, tagged as anintj.
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 24465, this pair ranks #45,149 of 75,631 scored Portuguese confusable pairs - roughly mid-pack for confusability.
Orthographic DNA of sós vs sus
Shared letters: s. Private to "sós": ó. Private to "sus": u.
"sós" · 3 letters · shape CVC · "sus" · 3 letters · shape CVC
Frequency comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Can "sós" and "sus" be used interchangeably?
Which is more common, "sós" or "sus"?
Remembering sós vs sus
The fastest way to pick the right one every time.
- Check the role first: if you need an adjective, it's “sós”; for an intj, it's “sus”.
- See each word in full, definition, IPA, etymology and its other confusables. Full “sós” entry
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