discernir

[d̪iseɾˈniɾ]

/[d̪iseɾˈniɾ]/ verb

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The verdict

“discernir” has 15 generated spelling variants in the Spanish index at frequency #24,477. The variants make it a useful spelling check.

#24,477
frequency rank, Spanish
4,885
“D” headwords
15
tracked misspellings

According to Wiktionary data (CC BY-SA, analyzed September 3, 2026) - Diferenciar conceptualmente una cosa de otra.

Corpus desk

Index ES-discernir · discernir · Spanish

discernir · rank #24,477 · 15 variants · 0 confusables

  • FREQ-MID #24,477
  • LEN-LONG 9 letters
  • VOW-3 3 vowels
  • CONFUS-0 No pairs
  • VAR-HIGH 15 variants
  • BOOK-MID 4,885
  • PHOTO-FINISH direct

Nearest frequency peer: direct (-1 rank slots)

Desk codes from Wiktionary headword shape, FrequencyWords rank tier, confusable-pair count, generated misspelling depth, letter-cohort book size, and photo-finish peer. Not a difficulty grade.

Pares de rango junto al imán ortográfico “discernir”

Misma franja de rareza: útil si un typo cae en un lema vecino

corpus weight

What this shows “discernir” está entre estos pares FrequencyWords; la profundidad de typo se mide aparte en el gráfico de distancia de edición.

Source FrequencyWords open word-frequency list As of September 3, 2026
Key facts for discernir
PropertyValue
Headworddiscernir
LanguageSpanish
Part of speechVerb
IPA[d̪iseɾˈniɾ]
Letters9
Frequency rank#24,477
Misspellings tracked15
Confusable pairs0
SourceWiktionary (kaikki.org)

Frecuencia del imán ortográfico “discernir”

La frecuencia va del puñado de palabras que usamos sin parar (izquierda) a la cola larga que apenas aparece (derecha).discernircae aquí:

#1#100#1K#10K#100K
← used constantlyrarely used →

Los ticks avanzan en logaritmo; cada uno es del orden de diez veces más raro. En la misma franja de rareza aparecen “direct” (#24,476), “difundiendo” (#24,475), “divinos” (#24,479). Entre 4,885 lemas con “D”, “discernir” va en #24,477. Source: FrequencyWords open word-frequency list.

A misspelling magnet

The generator records 15 spelling variants around discernir (IPA [d̪iseɾˈniɾ]), averb. Corpus frequency is #24,477 among 4,885 “D” headwords. Wiktionary lists 3 senses, so context still picks the gloss.

Our generated misspelling index lists 15 likely wrong-spelling variants for discernir, with forms such as "ddiscernir", "dicsernir", and "disccernir". Each of these forms differs from the correct spelling by one small edit: a doubled letter, a dropped silent letter, or a substituted vowel. It is not paired with a close-neighbour confusable in our dataset, which usually means its spelling is distinct enough that readers don't reach for a similar-looking word instead.

Our source data has no etymology on file for this entry, so its spelling is best explained by sound-to-letter mapping rather than etymology. The correct Spanish form is discernir, spelled D-I-S-C-E-R-N-I-R.

Definition

  1. 1
    Diferenciar conceptualmente una cosa de otra.
  2. 2
    Por extensión, tener una idea clara sobre algo.
  3. 3
    Conferir una distinción o dignidad.

Recorded use

Wiktionary example

These source excerpts show how discernir appears in context. They illustrate usage; the definition above remains the entry’s reference meaning.

  1. Cuando pinto no discierno si lo que pinto es lo vivido o lo imaginado.

Synonyms

comprenderdilucidarentenderconcederdistinguirotorgar

This word in other languages

discern(English)discerner(Français)unterscheiden(Deutsch)discernir(Português)

Common misspellings

Also misspelled as:

  • ddiscernir
  • dicsernir
  • disccernir
  • discenrir
  • discerinr
  • discernirr
  • discernnir
  • discernri
  • discerrnir
  • discrenir
  • disecrnir
  • disscernir
  • dissernir
  • dsicernir
  • idscernir

Misspelling Pattern Breakdown

How far each generated variant is from the correct spelling of discernir - expressed in single-character edits (insert, delete, or swap one letter). Bigger bars stand out at a glance; a one-edit slip is the hardest to catch.

ddiscernir1dicsernir2disccernir1discenrir2discerinr2discernirr1discernnir1discernri2
Edit distance from "discernir"

Definitions, pronunciation, and etymology for this entry are drawn from Wiktionary via the kaikki.org structured extract (CC BY-SA); frequency ordering uses the FrequencyWords open word-frequency list (2018 Spanish corpus, MIT). See the methodology for how each field is sourced and updated.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do you spell "discernir"?
"discernir" is spelled D-I-S-C-E-R-N-I-R. The IPA pronunciation is [d̪iseɾˈniɾ].
What does "discernir" mean?
As a verb, "discernir" means: Diferenciar conceptualmente una cosa de otra.
What are common misspellings of "discernir"?
Common misspellings include "ddiscernir", "dicsernir", "disccernir", "discenrir", "discerinr". The correct spelling is "discernir".
How do you pronounce "discernir"?
The IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet) transcription for "discernir" is [d̪iseɾˈniɾ]. Click the speaker icon on the pronunciation badge above to hear it spoken aloud where audio is available.
What language does "discernir" come from?
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Similar Spanish words by spelling shape

Same letter count and similar misspelling depth for "discernir", not the corpus desk frequency band.

Same letter count

Frequency-ranked Spanish headwords with 9 letters (nearest by frequency rank).

derrocado#24,464defendían#24,461escaparse#24,496deberemos#24,457

Similar misspelling depth

Headwords with a similar count of attested misspellings (15 here; floor ≥5).

despilfarro15 variantsdesastrosa15 variantsentrañable15 variantsenvenenado15 variants

Source: Wiktionary (via kaikki.org) Structured Wiktionary extract

Source: FrequencyWords open word-frequency list