Which to use
“cásate” is a verb and “cate” is a noun - they look or sound alike but fill different roles in a sentence.
- #34,535
- “cásate” frequency rank
- #38,559
- “cate” frequency rank
- 73094
- confusion score
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Feature | cásate | cate |
|---|---|---|
| Definition | Segunda persona del singular (tú) del imperativo afirmativo de casarse (con el pronombre «te» enclítico). | Suspenso de un test, examen o asignatura. |
Where the spellings diverge
Shared letters are muted; the letters that actually set cásate and cate apart are highlighted. They share 4 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: cásate is [ˈkasat̪e] while cate is [ˈkat̪e]. Spoken aloud the problem disappears. In writing it persists, because they differ by 2 letter(s) in length, and the parts of speech differ too (verb vs noun), which is usually the fastest check. Our composite confusion score for this pair is 73094, derived from the frequency rank of both members and their visual similarity.
cásate is recorded at frequency rank #34,535, classified as averb, pronounced [ˈkasat̪e]. cate is at rank #38,559, tagged as anoun, pronounced [ˈkat̪e].
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 73094, this pair ranks #24,022 of 323,831 scored Spanish confusable pairs - among the most confusable pairs.
Orthographic DNA of cásate vs cate
Shared letters: acet. Private to "cásate": sá. Private to "cate": -.
"cásate" · 6 letters · shape CVCVCV · "cate" · 4 letters · shape CVCV
Known mistypes of this pair
- cate ← acte · caet · catte · ccate · ctae
Frequency comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Can "cásate" and "cate" be used interchangeably?
Which is more common, "cásate" or "cate"?
Remembering cásate vs cate
The fastest way to pick the right one every time.
- Check the role first: if you need a verb, it's “cásate”; for a noun, it's “cate”.
- See each word in full, definition, IPA, etymology and its other confusables. Full “cásate” entry
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