Which to use
“aproximación” and “aproximaciones” are a confusable Spanish pair: similar on the page, but distinct in meaning, check the gloss before you choose.
- #9,933
- “aproximación” frequency rank
- #30,335
- “aproximaciones” frequency rank
- 40268
- confusion score
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Feature | aproximación | aproximaciones |
|---|---|---|
| Definition | Acción o efecto de aproximar o de aproximarse. | Forma del plural de aproximación. |
Where the spellings diverge
Shared letters are muted; the letters that actually set aproximación and aproximaciones apart are highlighted. They share 11 letters in sequence, which is exactly why the eye skips the difference.
Spelling & Dictionary Insight
A purely visual mix-up. aproximación ([apɾoksimaˈsjõn]) and aproximaciones ([apɾoksimaˈsjones]) are said differently, so reading them aloud is the quickest way to catch the wrong one. On the page they stay close: they differ by 2 letter(s) in length. Our composite confusion score for this pair is 40268, derived from the frequency rank of both members and their visual similarity.
aproximación is recorded at frequency rank #9,933, classified as anoun, pronounced [apɾoksimaˈsjõn]. aproximaciones is at rank #30,335, tagged as anoun, pronounced [apɾoksimaˈsjones].
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 40268, this pair ranks #160,020 of 323,831 scored Spanish confusable pairs - roughly mid-pack for confusability.
Orthographic DNA of aproximación vs aproximaciones
Shared letters: acimnoprx. Private to "aproximación": ó. Private to "aproximaciones": es.
"aproximación" · 12 letters · shape VCCVCVCVCVVC · "aproximaciones" · 14 letters · shape VCCVCVCVCVVCVC
Known mistypes of this pair
- aproximaciones ← aporximaciones · approximaciones · aproixmaciones · aproxiamciones · aproximacciones · aproximacinoes · aproximacioens · aproximacioness
Frequency comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
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Remembering aproximación vs aproximaciones
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 “aproximación” entry
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