spelling error

[/ˈspɛlɪŋ ˈɛrər/]
nounpl: spelling errors
erro de ortografia
1. a mistake in the way a word is written or spelled
The teacher marked several spelling errors on my essay.
A professora marcou vários erros de ortografia no meu ensaio.
2. an incorrect or misspelled word in written text
I noticed a spelling error in the advertisement: 'recieve' instead of 'receive'.
Notei um erro de ortografia no anúncio: 'recieve' em vez de 'receive'.
Spelling errors are taken seriously in educational contexts in both Brazil and the United States. In formal writing, academic work, and professional documents, spelling accuracy is highly valued and errors can affect credibility. With the rise of digital communication and spell-check technology, awareness of spelling errors has become even more prominent in workplace and academic settings.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
misspellingorthographic errortypospelling mistake
Antonyms / Antônimos
correct spellingaccurate spelling

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
erro de ortografia
most common and standard term used in Brazil
São Paulo
erro de ortografia
standard usage, sometimes abbreviated as 'erro ortográfico'
Rio de Janeiro
erro de ortografia
standard usage, may also hear 'erro de grafia'
Portugal
erro de ortografia
standard usage, equivalent term used in European Portuguese

Related Words

grammar errorpunctuation errorproofreadingspell-checkorthography

Related Idioms & Phrases

to catch a spelling error
to spot a spelling error
riddled with spelling errors
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