Which to use
“dudas” is a noun and “duma” is a verb - they look or sound alike but fill different roles in a sentence.
- #1,571
- “dudas” frequency rank
- #39,714
- “duma” frequency rank
- 41285
- confusion score
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Feature | dudas | duma |
|---|---|---|
| Definition | Forma del plural de duda. | Primera persona del singular (yo) del presente de subjuntivo de dumir. |
Where the spellings diverge
Shared letters are muted; the letters that actually set dudas and duma apart are highlighted. They share 3 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: dudas is [ˈd̪uð̞as] while duma is [ˈd̪uma]. 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 (noun vs verb), which is usually the fastest check. Our composite confusion score for this pair is 41285, derived from the frequency rank of both members and their visual similarity.
dudas is recorded at frequency rank #1,571, classified as anoun, pronounced [ˈd̪uð̞as]. duma is at rank #39,714, tagged as averb, pronounced [ˈd̪uma].
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 41285, this pair ranks #154,479 of 323,831 scored Spanish confusable pairs - roughly mid-pack for confusability.
Orthographic DNA of dudas vs duma
Shared letters: adu. Private to "dudas": s. Private to "duma": m.
"dudas" · 5 letters · shape CVCVC · "duma" · 4 letters · shape CVCV
Known mistypes of this pair
Frequency comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Can "dudas" and "duma" be used interchangeably?
Which is more common, "dudas" or "duma"?
Remembering dudas vs duma
The fastest way to pick the right one every time.
- Check the role first: if you need a noun, it's “dudas”; for a verb, it's “duma”.
- See each word in full, definition, IPA, etymology and its other confusables. Full “dudas” entry
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