Which to use
“asilo” is a noun and “ático” is an adjective - they look or sound alike but fill different roles in a sentence.
- #6,980
- “asilo” frequency rank
- #18,421
- “ático” frequency rank
- 25401
- confusion score
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Feature | asilo | ático |
|---|---|---|
| Definition | Cualquier lugar que sirve de refugio para los perseguidos. | Originario, relativo a, o propio de Ática, en Grecia |
Where the spellings diverge
Shared letters are muted; the letters that actually set asilo 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: asilo is [aˈsilo] while ático is [ˈat̪iko]. Spoken aloud the problem disappears. In writing it persists, because they share most of their letters but differ in 3 positions, and the parts of speech differ too (noun vs adjective), which is usually the fastest check. Our composite confusion score for this pair is 25401, derived from the frequency rank of both members and their visual similarity.
asilo is recorded at frequency rank #6,980, classified as anoun, pronounced [aˈsilo]. 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 25401, this pair ranks #236,594 of 323,831 scored Spanish confusable pairs - roughly mid-pack for confusability.
Orthographic DNA of asilo vs ático
Shared letters: io. Private to "asilo": als. Private to "ático": ctá.
"asilo" · 5 letters · shape VCVCV · "ático" · 5 letters · shape VCVCV
Known mistypes of this pair
- asilo ← acilo · aislo · asillo · asiol · assilo
Frequency comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Can "asilo" and "ático" be used interchangeably?
Which is more common, "asilo" or "ático"?
Remembering asilo vs ático
The fastest way to pick the right one every time.
- Check the role first: if you need a noun, it's “asilo”; for an adjective, it's “ático”.
- See each word in full, definition, IPA, etymology and its other confusables. Full “asilo” entry
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