Which to use
“condene” and “condenen” are a confusable Spanish pair: similar on the page, but distinct in meaning, check the gloss before you choose.
- #35,956
- “condene” frequency rank
- #44,065
- “condenen” frequency rank
- 80021
- confusion score
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Feature | condene | condenen |
|---|---|---|
| Definition | Primera persona del singular (yo) del presente de subjuntivo de condenar o de condenarse. | Tercera persona del plural (ellos, ellas; ustedes, 2.ª persona) del presente de subjuntivo de condenar o de condenarse. |
Where the spellings diverge
Shared letters are muted; the letters that actually set condene and condenen apart are highlighted. They share 7 letters in sequence, which is exactly why the eye skips the difference.
Spelling & Dictionary Insight
A purely visual mix-up. condene ([kõn̪ˈd̪ene]) and condenen ([kõn̪ˈd̪enẽn]) 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 1 extra letter(s) - “condene” sits inside “condenen”. Our composite confusion score for this pair is 80021, derived from the frequency rank of both members and their visual similarity.
condene is recorded at frequency rank #35,956, classified as averb, pronounced [kõn̪ˈd̪ene]. condenen is at rank #44,065, tagged as averb, pronounced [kõn̪ˈd̪enẽn].
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 80021, this pair ranks #12,213 of 323,831 scored Spanish confusable pairs - among the most confusable pairs.
Orthographic DNA of condene vs condenen
Shared letters: cdeno. Private to "condene": -. Private to "condenen": -.
"condene" · 7 letters · shape CVCCVCV · "condenen" · 8 letters · shape CVCCVCVC
Known mistypes of this pair
Frequency comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Can "condene" and "condenen" be used interchangeably?
Which is more common, "condene" or "condenen"?
Remembering condene vs condenen
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 “condene” entry
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