Which to use
“decoran” is a verb and “demoras” is a noun - they look or sound alike but fill different roles in a sentence.
- #46,469
- “decoran” frequency rank
- #21,971
- “demoras” frequency rank
- 68440
- confusion score
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Feature | decoran | demoras |
|---|---|---|
| Definition | Tercera persona del plural (ellos, ellas; ustedes, 2.ª persona) del presente de indicativo de decorar. | Forma del plural de demora. |
Where the spellings diverge
Shared letters are muted; the letters that actually set decoran and demoras apart are highlighted. They share 5 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: decoran is [d̪eˈkoɾãn] while demoras is [d̪eˈmoɾas]. 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 noun), which is usually the fastest check. Our composite confusion score for this pair is 68440, derived from the frequency rank of both members and their visual similarity.
decoran is recorded at frequency rank #46,469, classified as averb, pronounced [d̪eˈkoɾãn]. demoras is at rank #21,971, tagged as anoun, pronounced [d̪eˈmoɾas].
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 68440, this pair ranks #34,501 of 323,831 scored Spanish confusable pairs - among the most confusable pairs.
Orthographic DNA of decoran vs demoras
Shared letters: adeor. Private to "decoran": cn. Private to "demoras": ms.
"decoran" · 7 letters · shape CVCVCVC · "demoras" · 7 letters · shape CVCVCVC
Known mistypes of this pair
Frequency comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Can "decoran" and "demoras" be used interchangeably?
Which is more common, "decoran" or "demoras"?
Remembering decoran vs demoras
The fastest way to pick the right one every time.
- Check the role first: if you need a verb, it's “decoran”; for a noun, it's “demoras”.
- See each word in full, definition, IPA, etymology and its other confusables. Full “decoran” entry
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