Which to use
“clínico” and “crónico” are a confusable Spanish pair: similar on the page, but distinct in meaning, check the gloss before you choose.
- #11,926
- “clínico” frequency rank
- #21,623
- “crónico” frequency rank
- 33549
- confusion score
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Feature | clínico | crónico |
|---|---|---|
| Definition | Que recibe el bautismo en la cama en la última enfermedad. | Que es constante, habitual. |
Where the spellings diverge
Shared letters are muted; the letters that actually set clínico and crónico 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. clínico ([ˈkliniko]) and crónico ([ˈkɾoniko]) 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 33549, derived from the frequency rank of both members and their visual similarity.
clínico is recorded at frequency rank #11,926, classified as anadj, pronounced [ˈkliniko]. crónico is at rank #21,623, tagged as anadj, pronounced [ˈkɾoniko].
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 33549, this pair ranks #196,214 of 323,831 scored Spanish confusable pairs - roughly mid-pack for confusability.
Orthographic DNA of clínico vs crónico
Shared letters: cino. Private to "clínico": lí. Private to "crónico": ró.
"clínico" · 7 letters · shape CCVCVCV · "crónico" · 7 letters · shape CCVCVCV
Frequency comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Can "clínico" and "crónico" be used interchangeably?
Which is more common, "clínico" or "crónico"?
Remembering clínico vs crónico
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 “clínico” entry
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