Which to use
“delgada” is an adjective and “derogada” is a participle - they look or sound alike but fill different roles in a sentence.
- #9,621
- “delgada” frequency rank
- #35,451
- “derogada” frequency rank
- 45072
- confusion score
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Feature | delgada | derogada |
|---|---|---|
| Definition | Forma del femenino de delgado. | Forma del femenino de derogado, participio de derogar. |
Where the spellings diverge
Shared letters are muted; the letters that actually set delgada and derogada apart are highlighted. They share 6 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: delgada is [d̪elˈɣ̞að̞a] while derogada is [d̪eɾoˈɣ̞að̞a]. Spoken aloud the problem disappears. In writing it persists, because they differ by 1 letter(s) in length, and the parts of speech differ too (adjective vs participle), which is usually the fastest check. Our composite confusion score for this pair is 45072, derived from the frequency rank of both members and their visual similarity.
delgada is recorded at frequency rank #9,621, classified as anadj, pronounced [d̪elˈɣ̞að̞a]. derogada is at rank #35,451, tagged as aparticiple, pronounced [d̪eɾoˈɣ̞að̞a].
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 45072, this pair ranks #133,557 of 323,831 scored Spanish confusable pairs - roughly mid-pack for confusability.
Orthographic DNA of delgada vs derogada
Shared letters: adeg. Private to "delgada": l. Private to "derogada": or.
"delgada" · 7 letters · shape CVCCVCV · "derogada" · 8 letters · shape CVCVCVCV
Known mistypes of this pair
Frequency comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Can "delgada" and "derogada" be used interchangeably?
Which is more common, "delgada" or "derogada"?
Remembering delgada vs derogada
The fastest way to pick the right one every time.
- Check the role first: if you need an adjective, it's “delgada”; for a participle, it's “derogada”.
- See each word in full, definition, IPA, etymology and its other confusables. Full “delgada” entry
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