Which to use
“demás” is an adverb and “doma” is a verb - they look or sound alike but fill different roles in a sentence.
- #414
- “demás” frequency rank
- #43,533
- “doma” frequency rank
- 43947
- confusion score
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Feature | demás | doma |
|---|---|---|
| Definition | Además. | Tercera persona del singular (él, ella, ello; usted, 2.ª persona) del presente de indicativo de domar. |
Where the spellings diverge
Shared letters are muted; the letters that actually set demás and doma apart are highlighted. They share 2 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: demás is [d̪eˈmas] while doma is [ˈd̪oma]. 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 (adverb vs verb), which is usually the fastest check. Our composite confusion score for this pair is 43947, derived from the frequency rank of both members and their visual similarity.
demás is recorded at frequency rank #414, classified as anadv, pronounced [d̪eˈmas]. doma is at rank #43,533, tagged as averb, pronounced [ˈd̪oma].
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 43947, this pair ranks #139,753 of 323,831 scored Spanish confusable pairs - roughly mid-pack for confusability.
Orthographic DNA of demás vs doma
Shared letters: dm. Private to "demás": esá. Private to "doma": ao.
"demás" · 5 letters · shape CVCVC · "doma" · 4 letters · shape CVCV
Known mistypes of this pair
- doma ← ddoma · dmoa · doam · domma · odma
Frequency comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Can "demás" and "doma" be used interchangeably?
Which is more common, "demás" or "doma"?
Remembering demás vs doma
The fastest way to pick the right one every time.
- Check the role first: if you need an adverb, it's “demás”; for a verb, it's “doma”.
- See each word in full, definition, IPA, etymology and its other confusables. Full “demás” entry
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