Which to use
“delgada” is an adjective and “deseada” is a verb - they look or sound alike but fill different roles in a sentence.
- #9,621
- “delgada” frequency rank
- #16,314
- “deseada” frequency rank
- 25935
- confusion score
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Feature | delgada | deseada |
|---|---|---|
| Definition | Forma del femenino de delgado. | Forma del femenino de deseado, participio de desear. |
Where the spellings diverge
Shared letters are muted; the letters that actually set delgada and deseada 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: delgada is [d̪elˈɣ̞að̞a] while deseada is [d̪eseˈað̞a]. 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 (adjective vs verb), which is usually the fastest check. Our composite confusion score for this pair is 25935, 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]. deseada is at rank #16,314, tagged as averb, pronounced [d̪eseˈað̞a].
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 25935, this pair ranks #234,110 of 323,831 scored Spanish confusable pairs - roughly mid-pack for confusability.
Orthographic DNA of delgada vs deseada
Shared letters: ade. Private to "delgada": gl. Private to "deseada": s.
"delgada" · 7 letters · shape CVCCVCV · "deseada" · 7 letters · shape CVCVVCV
Known mistypes of this pair
Frequency comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Can "delgada" and "deseada" be used interchangeably?
Which is more common, "delgada" or "deseada"?
Remembering delgada vs deseada
The fastest way to pick the right one every time.
- Check the role first: if you need an adjective, it's “delgada”; for a verb, it's “deseada”.
- See each word in full, definition, IPA, etymology and its other confusables. Full “delgada” entry
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