Which to use
“ahínco” is a noun and “ático” is an adjective - they look or sound alike but fill different roles in a sentence.
- #47,527
- “ahínco” frequency rank
- #18,421
- “ático” frequency rank
- 65948
- confusion score
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Feature | ahínco | ático |
|---|---|---|
| Definition | Gran eficacia, dedicación o empeño con que se hace o pide algo. | Originario, relativo a, o propio de Ática, en Grecia |
Where the spellings diverge
Shared letters are muted; the letters that actually set ahínco and ático apart are highlighted. They share 2 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: ahínco is [aˈĩŋko] while ático is [ˈat̪iko]. Spoken aloud the problem disappears. In writing it persists, because they differ by 1 letter(s) in length, and the parts of speech differ too (noun vs adjective), which is usually the fastest check. Our composite confusion score for this pair is 65948, derived from the frequency rank of both members and their visual similarity.
ahínco is recorded at frequency rank #47,527, classified as anoun, pronounced [aˈĩŋko]. ático is at rank #18,421, tagged as anadj, pronounced [ˈat̪iko].
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 65948, this pair ranks #41,193 of 323,831 scored Spanish confusable pairs - among the most confusable pairs.
Orthographic DNA of ahínco vs ático
Shared letters: co. Private to "ahínco": ahní. Private to "ático": itá.
"ahínco" · 6 letters · shape VCVCCV · "ático" · 5 letters · shape VCVCV
Frequency comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Can "ahínco" and "ático" be used interchangeably?
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Remembering ahínco vs ático
The fastest way to pick the right one every time.
- Check the role first: if you need a noun, it's “ahínco”; for an adjective, it's “ático”.
- See each word in full, definition, IPA, etymology and its other confusables. Full “ahínco” entry
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