Which to use
“asiste” and “asistí” are a confusable Spanish pair: similar on the page, but distinct in meaning, check the gloss before you choose.
- #10,613
- “asiste” frequency rank
- #32,083
- “asistí” frequency rank
- 42696
- confusion score
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Feature | asiste | asistí |
|---|---|---|
| Definition | Segunda persona del singular (tú, vos) del pretérito perfecto simple de indicativo de asir. | Primera persona del singular (yo) del pretérito perfecto simple de indicativo de asistir. |
Where the spellings diverge
Shared letters are muted; the letters that actually set asiste and asistí apart are highlighted. They share 5 letters in sequence, which is exactly why the eye skips the difference.
Spelling & Dictionary Insight
A purely visual mix-up. asiste ([aˈsist̪e]) and asistí ([asisˈt̪i]) 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 a single letter - e in “asiste” becomes í in “asistí”. Our composite confusion score for this pair is 42696, derived from the frequency rank of both members and their visual similarity.
asiste is recorded at frequency rank #10,613, classified as averb, pronounced [aˈsist̪e]. asistí is at rank #32,083, tagged as averb, pronounced [asisˈt̪i].
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 42696, this pair ranks #146,788 of 323,831 scored Spanish confusable pairs - roughly mid-pack for confusability.
Orthographic DNA of asiste vs asistí
Shared letters: aist. Private to "asiste": e. Private to "asistí": í.
"asiste" · 6 letters · shape VCVCCV · "asistí" · 6 letters · shape VCVCCV
Known mistypes of this pair
- asiste ← aciste · aisste · asiset · asisste · asistte · asitse · assiste · assite
Frequency comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Can "asiste" and "asistí" be used interchangeably?
Which is more common, "asiste" or "asistí"?
Remembering asiste vs asistí
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 “asiste” entry
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