Which to use
“clínicas” and “crónicas” are a confusable Spanish pair: similar on the page, but distinct in meaning, check the gloss before you choose.
- #10,114
- “clínicas” frequency rank
- #7,840
- “crónicas” frequency rank
- 17954
- confusion score
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Feature | clínicas | crónicas |
|---|---|---|
| Definition | Forma del femenino plural de clínico. | Forma del femenino plural de crónico. |
Where the spellings diverge
Shared letters are muted; the letters that actually set clínicas and crónicas apart are highlighted. They share 6 letters in sequence, which is exactly why the eye skips the difference.
Spelling & Dictionary Insight
A purely visual mix-up. clínicas ([ˈklinikas]) and crónicas ([ˈkɾonikas]) are said differently, so reading them aloud is the quickest way to catch the wrong one. On the page they stay close: they share most of their letters but differ in 2 positions. Our composite confusion score for this pair is 17954, derived from the frequency rank of both members and their visual similarity.
clínicas is recorded at frequency rank #10,114, classified as anadj, pronounced [ˈklinikas]. crónicas is at rank #7,840, tagged as anadj, pronounced [ˈkɾonikas].
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 17954, this pair ranks #269,936 of 323,831 scored Spanish confusable pairs - a relatively easy-to-tell-apart pair.
Orthographic DNA of clínicas vs crónicas
Shared letters: acins. Private to "clínicas": lí. Private to "crónicas": ró.
"clínicas" · 8 letters · shape CCVCVCVC · "crónicas" · 8 letters · shape CCVCVCVC
Frequency comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Can "clínicas" and "crónicas" be used interchangeably?
Which is more common, "clínicas" or "crónicas"?
Remembering clínicas vs crónicas
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 “clínicas” entry
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