Which to use
“vencer” and “vende” are a confusable Portuguese pair: similar on the page, but distinct in meaning, check the gloss before you choose.
- #1,833
- “vencer” frequency rank
- #4,437
- “vende” frequency rank
- 6270
- confusion score
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Feature | vencer | vende |
|---|---|---|
| Definition | conseguir, obter vitória sobre; triunfar de; ganhar; auferir | terceira pessoa do singular do presente do indicativo do verbo vender |
Where the spellings diverge
Shared letters are muted; the letters that actually set vencer and vende apart are highlighted. They share 4 letters in sequence, which is exactly why the eye skips the difference.
Spelling & Dictionary Insight
vencer and vende are indexed as a confusable Portuguese pair. We have no recorded pronunciation or part of speech for both members, so the spelling overlap is what we can show you: they differ by 1 letter(s) in length. Our composite confusion score for this pair is 6270, derived from the frequency rank of both members and their visual similarity.
vencer is recorded at frequency rank #1,833, classified as averb. vende is at rank #4,437, tagged as averb, pronounced /ˈvɛndi/.
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 6270, this pair ranks #68,187 of 75,631 scored Portuguese confusable pairs - a relatively easy-to-tell-apart pair.
Orthographic DNA of vencer vs vende
Shared letters: env. Private to "vencer": cr. Private to "vende": d.
"vencer" · 6 letters · shape CVCCVC · "vende" · 5 letters · shape CVCCV
Known mistypes of this pair
Frequency comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Can "vencer" and "vende" be used interchangeably?
Which is more common, "vencer" or "vende"?
Remembering vencer vs vende
The fastest way to pick the right one every time.
- Read both glosses above and match the meaning you intend, only context separates this pair.
- See each word in full, definition, IPA, etymology and its other confusables. Full “vencer” entry
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