Which to use
“dabas” is a verb and “dados” is a participle - they look or sound alike but fill different roles in a sentence.
- #34,042
- “dabas” frequency rank
- #7,410
- “dados” frequency rank
- 41452
- confusion score
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Feature | dabas | dados |
|---|---|---|
| Definition | Segunda persona del singular (tú, vos) del pretérito imperfecto de indicativo de dar. | Forma del plural de dado, participio de dar. |
Where the spellings diverge
Shared letters are muted; the letters that actually set dabas and dados apart are highlighted. They share 3 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: dabas is [ˈd̪aβ̞as] while dados is [ˈd̪að̞os]. Spoken aloud the problem disappears. In writing it persists, because they share most of their letters but differ in 2 positions, and the parts of speech differ too (verb vs participle), which is usually the fastest check. Our composite confusion score for this pair is 41452, derived from the frequency rank of both members and their visual similarity.
dabas is recorded at frequency rank #34,042, classified as averb, pronounced [ˈd̪aβ̞as]. dados is at rank #7,410, tagged as aparticiple, pronounced [ˈd̪að̞os].
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 41452, this pair ranks #153,573 of 323,831 scored Spanish confusable pairs - roughly mid-pack for confusability.
Orthographic DNA of dabas vs dados
Shared letters: ads. Private to "dabas": b. Private to "dados": o.
"dabas" · 5 letters · shape CVCVC · "dados" · 5 letters · shape CVCVC
Known mistypes of this pair
Frequency comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Can "dabas" and "dados" be used interchangeably?
Which is more common, "dabas" or "dados"?
Remembering dabas vs dados
The fastest way to pick the right one every time.
- Check the role first: if you need a verb, it's “dabas”; for a participle, it's “dados”.
- See each word in full, definition, IPA, etymology and its other confusables. Full “dabas” entry
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