Which to use
“corrí” is a verb and “cri” is an intj - they look or sound alike but fill different roles in a sentence.
- #23,006
- “corrí” frequency rank
- #31,294
- “cri” frequency rank
- 54300
- confusion score
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Feature | corrí | cri |
|---|---|---|
| Definition | Primera persona del singular (yo) del pretérito perfecto simple de indicativo de correr o de correrse. | Para imitar el grillar (sonido del grillo). |
Where the spellings diverge
Shared letters are muted; the letters that actually set corrí and cri apart are highlighted. They share 2 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: corrí is [koˈri] while cri is [ˈkɾi]. Spoken aloud the problem disappears. In writing it persists, because they differ by 2 letter(s) in length, and the parts of speech differ too (verb vs intj), which is usually the fastest check. Our composite confusion score for this pair is 54300, derived from the frequency rank of both members and their visual similarity.
corrí is recorded at frequency rank #23,006, classified as averb, pronounced [koˈri]. cri is at rank #31,294, tagged as anintj, pronounced [ˈkɾi].
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 54300, this pair ranks #83,943 of 323,831 scored Spanish confusable pairs - roughly mid-pack for confusability.
Orthographic DNA of corrí vs cri
Shared letters: cr. Private to "corrí": oí. Private to "cri": i.
"corrí" · 5 letters · shape CVCCV · "cri" · 3 letters · shape CCV
Frequency comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Can "corrí" and "cri" be used interchangeably?
Which is more common, "corrí" or "cri"?
Remembering corrí vs cri
The fastest way to pick the right one every time.
- Check the role first: if you need a verb, it's “corrí”; for an intj, it's “cri”.
- See each word in full, definition, IPA, etymology and its other confusables. Full “corrí” entry
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