Which to use
“diámetro” and “diámetros” are a confusable Spanish pair: similar on the page, but distinct in meaning, check the gloss before you choose.
- #7,150
- “diámetro” frequency rank
- #47,747
- “diámetros” frequency rank
- 54897
- confusion score
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Feature | diámetro | diámetros |
|---|---|---|
| Definition | Línea recta que une dos puntos de una circunferencia pasando por el centro de ella. | Forma del plural de diámetro. |
Where the spellings diverge
Shared letters are muted; the letters that actually set diámetro and diámetros 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. diámetro ([ˈd̪jamet̪ɾo]) and diámetros ([ˈd̪jamet̪ɾos]) 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 1 extra letter(s) - “diámetro” sits inside “diámetros”. Our composite confusion score for this pair is 54897, derived from the frequency rank of both members and their visual similarity.
diámetro is recorded at frequency rank #7,150, classified as anoun, pronounced [ˈd̪jamet̪ɾo]. diámetros is at rank #47,747, tagged as anoun, pronounced [ˈd̪jamet̪ɾos].
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 54897, this pair ranks #81,310 of 323,831 scored Spanish confusable pairs - among the most confusable pairs.
Orthographic DNA of diámetro vs diámetros
Shared letters: deimortá. Private to "diámetro": -. Private to "diámetros": s.
"diámetro" · 8 letters · shape CVVCVCCV · "diámetros" · 9 letters · shape CVVCVCCVC
Frequency comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Can "diámetro" and "diámetros" be used interchangeably?
Which is more common, "diámetro" or "diámetros"?
Remembering diámetro vs diámetros
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 “diámetro” entry
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