Which to use
“contaste” and “contesten” are a confusable Spanish pair: similar on the page, but distinct in meaning, check the gloss before you choose.
- #34,027
- “contaste” frequency rank
- #33,503
- “contesten” frequency rank
- 67530
- confusion score
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Feature | contaste | contesten |
|---|---|---|
| Definition | Segunda persona del singular (tú, vos) del pretérito perfecto simple de indicativo de contar. | Tercera persona del plural (ellos, ellas; ustedes, 2.ª persona) del presente de subjuntivo de contestar. |
Where the spellings diverge
Shared letters are muted; the letters that actually set contaste and contesten 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. contaste ([kõn̪ˈt̪ast̪e]) and contesten ([kõn̪ˈt̪est̪ẽn]) 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 letter(s) in length. Our composite confusion score for this pair is 67530, derived from the frequency rank of both members and their visual similarity.
contaste is recorded at frequency rank #34,027, classified as averb, pronounced [kõn̪ˈt̪ast̪e]. contesten is at rank #33,503, tagged as averb, pronounced [kõn̪ˈt̪est̪ẽn].
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 67530, this pair ranks #36,880 of 323,831 scored Spanish confusable pairs - among the most confusable pairs.
Orthographic DNA of contaste vs contesten
Shared letters: cenost. Private to "contaste": a. Private to "contesten": -.
"contaste" · 8 letters · shape CVCCVCCV · "contesten" · 9 letters · shape CVCCVCCVC
Known mistypes of this pair
Frequency comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Can "contaste" and "contesten" be used interchangeably?
Which is more common, "contaste" or "contesten"?
Remembering contaste vs contesten
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 “contaste” entry
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