Which to use
“conmigo” is an adverb and “contiguo” is an adjective - they look or sound alike but fill different roles in a sentence.
- #840
- “conmigo” frequency rank
- #35,962
- “contiguo” frequency rank
- 36802
- confusion score
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Feature | conmigo | contiguo |
|---|---|---|
| Definition | Forma combinada de la preposición con y el pronombre personal de primera persona singular mí | Que está tocando a otra cosa. |
Where the spellings diverge
Shared letters are muted; the letters that actually set conmigo and contiguo apart are highlighted. They share 6 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: conmigo is [kõmˈmiɣ̞o] while contiguo is [kõn̪ˈt̪iɣ̞wo]. Spoken aloud the problem disappears. In writing it persists, because they differ by 1 letter(s) in length, and the parts of speech differ too (adverb vs adjective), which is usually the fastest check. Our composite confusion score for this pair is 36802, derived from the frequency rank of both members and their visual similarity.
conmigo is recorded at frequency rank #840, classified as anadv, pronounced [kõmˈmiɣ̞o]. contiguo is at rank #35,962, tagged as anadj, pronounced [kõn̪ˈt̪iɣ̞wo].
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 36802, this pair ranks #178,689 of 323,831 scored Spanish confusable pairs - roughly mid-pack for confusability.
Orthographic DNA of conmigo vs contiguo
Shared letters: cgino. Private to "conmigo": m. Private to "contiguo": tu.
"conmigo" · 7 letters · shape CVCCVCV · "contiguo" · 8 letters · shape CVCCVCVV
Known mistypes of this pair
Frequency comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Can "conmigo" and "contiguo" be used interchangeably?
Which is more common, "conmigo" or "contiguo"?
Remembering conmigo vs contiguo
The fastest way to pick the right one every time.
- Check the role first: if you need an adverb, it's “conmigo”; for an adjective, it's “contiguo”.
- See each word in full, definition, IPA, etymology and its other confusables. Full “conmigo” entry
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