Words Everyone Misspels: Avoid THESE 10 Common Mistakes

The Portuguese language is rich and complex, full of rules and exceptions that can confuse even native speakers.

For this reason, it is common to make mistakes when speaking or writing, especially when it comes to words that have similar spellings or pronunciations.

To help you avoid these misconceptions, we've listed 10 words that almost everyone says or spells wrong. Check out:

1. “Evil” and “Bad”

These two words have different meanings. “Evil” is an adverb that indicates something done wrong, while “mau” is an adjective that qualifies something or someone as bad.

2. “in order to” and “in order”

The correct expression is “in order to”, which indicates a purpose or objective. Already "affine" means to have affinity or similarity.

3. “half” and “half”

These words vary according to the gender of the noun they accompany. “Meio” is used with masculine nouns, while “meia” is used with feminine nouns.

4. “A pair” and “a pair”

“At par” means to be aware and informed about something, while “at par” is an expression used in the financial context, indicating that the value of one currency is equivalent to another.

5. “about” and “about”

“About” indicates approximately an amount or distance, while “about” is used to talk about something or someone, being synonymous with “about” or “about”.

6. “where” and “where”

“Where” is used to indicate movement, when the destination is known. “where” is used to indicate a fixed location.

7. “to see” and “to be”

“A ver” means having a relationship or importance with something, while “haver” is a verb that indicates existence or occurrence.

8. “Unnoticed” and “Unnoticed”

The correct form is “unnoticed”, which indicates something that went unnoticed, that is, it was not noticed. “Unnoticed” does not exist in Portuguese language.

9. “Intersection” and “insertion”

“Intersection” refers to the act of crossing or intersecting, while “insertion” indicates the action of inserting or including something somewhere.

10. “Ascension” and “Ascension”:

“Ascension” is a common mistake that occurs when writing the word “ascension”. “Ascension” refers to the act of ascending, rising or progressing.

The term is often used to describe a professional promotion, an increase in social or spiritual status, or even a physical ascent, such as climbing a mountain.

“Assenção” does not exist in the Portuguese language and is a common misconception. Therefore, it is important to use the correct form, “ascension”, when referring to these situations.

Don't make these mistakes anymore!

By avoiding these common mistakes, you will be improving your writing and communication, transmitting an image of greater command of the Portuguese language.

Always remember to consult a dictionary or a grammar book when in doubt, as constant practice is essential for the improvement of our writing and speaking.