Which to use
“dar” and “doy” are a confusable Spanish pair: similar on the page, but distinct in meaning, check the gloss before you choose.
- #263
- “dar” frequency rank
- #1,570
- “doy” frequency rank
- 1833
- confusion score
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Feature | dar | doy |
|---|---|---|
| Definition | Traspasar algo a otra persona de forma gratuita. | Primera persona del singular (yo) del presente de indicativo de dar o de darse. |
Where the eye mixes dar and doy
Muted = shared; highlighted = the visual trap. They share 1 letter in sequence.
Spelling & Dictionary Insight
A purely visual mix-up. dar ([ˈd̪aɾ]) and doy ([ˈd̪oj]) are said differently, so reading them aloud is the quickest way to catch the wrong one. On the page they stay close: they share most of their letters but differ in 2 positions. Our composite confusion score for this pair is 1833, derived from the frequency rank of both members and their visual similarity.
dar is recorded at frequency rank #263, classified as averb, pronounced [ˈd̪aɾ]. doy is at rank #1,570, tagged as averb, pronounced [ˈd̪oj].
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 1833, this pair ranks #321,407 of 323,831 scored Spanish confusable pairs - a relatively easy-to-tell-apart pair.
Orthographic DNA of dar vs doy
Shared letters: d. Private to "dar": ar. Private to "doy": oy.
"dar" · 3 letters · shape CVC · "doy" · 3 letters · shape CVV
Frequently Asked Questions
Can "dar" and "doy" be used interchangeably?
Which is more common, "dar" or "doy"?
What to do next
You've compared "dar" and "doy". Here's where to go from here.
- Full dictionary entry for "dar" with definition, IPA, and generated misspellings. Word entry
- Full dictionary entry for "doy" - compare definitions side by side with the headword page. Word entry
- This pair ranks #321,407 of 323,831 scored Spanish confusable pairs in this corpus vintage. Corpus statistics
- "dar" and "doy" also get mixed up with nearby pairs, the highest-scored neighbour is "dont vs doy". Nearby pair
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