Which to use
“demócratas” and “democráticas” are a confusable Spanish pair: similar on the page, but distinct in meaning, check the gloss before you choose.
- #8,787
- “demócratas” frequency rank
- #9,969
- “democráticas” frequency rank
- 18756
- confusion score
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Feature | demócratas | democráticas |
|---|---|---|
| Definition | Forma del plural de demócrata. | Forma del femenino plural de democrático. |
Where the spellings diverge
Shared letters are muted; the letters that actually set demócratas and democráticas apart are highlighted. They share 8 letters in sequence, which is exactly why the eye skips the difference.
Spelling & Dictionary Insight
A purely visual mix-up. demócratas ([d̪eˈmokɾat̪as]) and democráticas ([d̪emoˈkɾat̪ikas]) are said differently, so reading them aloud is the quickest way to catch the wrong one. On the page they stay close: they differ by 2 letter(s) in length. Our composite confusion score for this pair is 18756, derived from the frequency rank of both members and their visual similarity.
demócratas is recorded at frequency rank #8,787, classified as anadj, pronounced [d̪eˈmokɾat̪as]. democráticas is at rank #9,969, tagged as anadj, pronounced [d̪emoˈkɾat̪ikas].
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 18756, this pair ranks #266,603 of 323,831 scored Spanish confusable pairs - a relatively easy-to-tell-apart pair.
Orthographic DNA of demócratas vs democráticas
Shared letters: acdemrst. Private to "demócratas": ó. Private to "democráticas": ioá.
"demócratas" · 10 letters · shape CVCVCCVCVC · "democráticas" · 12 letters · shape CVCVCCVCVCVC
Frequency comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Can "demócratas" and "democráticas" be used interchangeably?
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Remembering demócratas vs democráticas
The fastest way to pick the right one every time.
- Read both glosses above and match the meaning you intend, only context separates this pair.
- See each word in full, definition, IPA, etymology and its other confusables. Full “demócratas” entry
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