Which to use
“uni” is a verb and “união” is a noun - they look or sound alike but fill different roles in a sentence.
- #18,214
- “uni” frequency rank
- #815
- “união” frequency rank
- 19029
- confusion score
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Feature | uni | união |
|---|---|---|
| Definition | primeira pessoa do singular do pretérito perfeito do indicativo do verbo unir | ato ou resultado de unir-se |
Where the spellings diverge
Shared letters are muted; the letters that actually set uni and união apart are highlighted. They share 3 letters in sequence, which is exactly why the eye skips the difference.
Spelling & Dictionary Insight
These two trip readers on the page rather than in the ear: uni is /ʊ.ˈni/ while união is /u.ˈnjɐ̃w̃/. Spoken aloud the problem disappears. In writing it persists, because they differ by 2 extra letter(s) - “uni” sits inside “união”, and the parts of speech differ too (verb vs noun), which is usually the fastest check. Our composite confusion score for this pair is 19029, derived from the frequency rank of both members and their visual similarity.
uni is recorded at frequency rank #18,214, classified as averb, pronounced /ʊ.ˈni/. união is at rank #815, tagged as anoun, pronounced /u.ˈnjɐ̃w̃/.
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 19029, this pair ranks #51,829 of 75,631 scored Portuguese confusable pairs - roughly mid-pack for confusability.
Orthographic DNA of uni vs união
Shared letters: inu. Private to "uni": -. Private to "união": oã.
"uni" · 3 letters · shape VCV · "união" · 5 letters · shape VCVVV
Frequency comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Can "uni" and "união" be used interchangeably?
Which is more common, "uni" or "união"?
Remembering uni vs união
The fastest way to pick the right one every time.
- Check the role first: if you need a verb, it's “uni”; for a noun, it's “união”.
- See each word in full, definition, IPA, etymology and its other confusables. Full “uni” entry
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